Benin

  • Jun 27, 2022
  • 2 min read

Armed park management in Benin increases jihadist risk

Jihadists attacked a police station in Dassari along the Burkina Faso border, killing two police officers

Benin
  • May 23, 2022
  • 2 min read

Benin withdrawal from Mali reflects security concerns

Beninese authorities have announced a gradual withdrawal of their forces from the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali

Benin
  • May 6, 2022
  • 12 min read

Sahelian farmers and herders will clash more

Farmers and herders are coming under greater pressure from climate change, demographic growth and insecurity

Mali
  • Mar 1, 2022
  • 7 min read

Northern Benin faces growing jihadist threat

Northern Benin has, since late 2021, experienced several cross-border jihadist attacks

Benin
  • Feb 10, 2022
  • 2 min read

Benin response risks increasing jihadist threat

National park authorities yesterday announced a jihadist attack which killed five park rangers and a soldier

Benin
  • Dec 10, 2021
  • 2 min read

Benin: Trial spotlights deep authoritarian turn

Opposition leader Reckya Madougou today goes on trial to face charges of financing terrorism

Benin
  • Dec 3, 2021
  • 2 min read

Benin attack highlights jihadist ambitions

Two Beninese soldiers were killed yesterday in an attack by jihadists based in neighbouring Burkina Faso

Benin
  • Sep 23, 2021
  • 2 min read

Benin president signals openness to opposition talks

President Patrice Talon yesterday met with former president and opposition figure Thomas Boni Yayi

Benin