Benin

  • Aug 18, 2021
  • 2 min read

West Africa jihadists will not follow Taliban example

The fall of Kabul to Taliban forces has intensified fears in West Africa and the Sahel of future jihadist victories

West Africa
  • Aug 13, 2021
  • 7 min read

Jihadist expansion into West Africa will take time

Jihadist groups have increased attacks in northern Ivory Coast and threaten to expand their activities beyond the Sahel

West Africa
  • Apr 27, 2021
  • 7 min read

Benin’s Talon will look to secure his legacy

The re-elected president has a blank cheque to pursue his agenda

Benin
  • Apr 15, 2021
  • 2 min read

Benin's Talon will look to further cement his control

Provisional results show a landslide win for the incumbent who has taken a hard line following the controversial poll

Benin
  • Apr 13, 2021
  • 2 min read

Likely poll win for Benin's Talon will be tainted

Initial results from last weekend's presidential election are due to be released from today

Benin
  • Jan 18, 2021
  • 2 min read

Talon has insurmountable advantages in Benin's polls

The incumbent has confirmed his long-suspected intention to run for a second term

Benin
  • Dec 15, 2020
  • 7 min read

Nigerian border reopening would offer some respite

After 15 months of closure, Abuja has touted the potential reopening of the country’s land borders

Nigeria
  • Dec 14, 2020
  • 7 min read

Benin’s Talon is poised to secure re-election in 2021

The president has laid the groundwork for a second term having previously vowed to serve just one

Benin