Benin
Wadagni Wins Benin Presidential Election in Landslide Victory
Benin’s Finance Minister, Romuald Wadagni, has secured a sweeping victory in the country’s presidential election, according to provisional results, positioning the West African...
10 African Countries with the Smallest Proven Oil Reserves in 2025
Africa’s oil wealth is concentrated in a few countries, leaving many nations with limited crude reserves that play only a minor role in...
Benin Coup: Tinubu Prevented Major Security Risk to Nigeria, According to NGF
The Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) recently praised President Bola Tinubu for proactively managing a significant security threat following a coup in the neighboring...
France offered logistical assistance to Benin to prevent a coup, according to the Elysee.
France has provided intelligence and logistical support to Benin to thwart a recent coup attempt. The French presidency confirmed that this assistance was...
Benin authorities report that brief coup resulted in injuries for both factions.
Benin's government recently reported that a coup attempt was successfully thwarted, resulting in casualties on both sides. The insurrection occurred early Sunday, when...
ADC Praises Nigerian Government’s Quick Help to Benin but Calls for Equal Urgency at Home
The African Democratic Congress has welcomed Nigeria’s prompt action to help restore order in the Benin Republic after the recent coup attempt. The...
Benin authorities report that military successfully prevents coup attempt.
A coup attempt occurred in Benin as soldiers, identifying as the Military Committee for Refoundation, declared the dissolution of the government and suspension...
Benin Government Declares Success in Preventing Armed Solrs’ Coup Attempt
On December 7, 2025, Benin's government announced that an attempted coup by armed soldiers had been thwarted. The coup, led by Colonel Tigri...
Solrs on TV Declare Possible Military Coup in Benin
On December 7, 2025, soldiers in Benin announced the dissolution of the government and the removal of President Patrice Talon, who has been...
Benin enacts constitutional ce to elish a Senate and lengthen presidential terms
Benin's National Assembly has approved a pivotal constitutional amendment that extends the presidential term from five to seven years and creates a bicameral...
