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Atacora: the Defence and Security Forces strengthen ties with the people of Porga threatened by insecurity
In a context marked by persistent security challenges on Benin’s northern borders, the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) continue their community outreach efforts in the Atacora Department. In Porga, a campaign of free medical care concluded on Friday, January 16,… -
Massive security operation in Godomey: 63 people arrested and five ghettos dismantled
A major police operation was conducted in Godomey, in the commune of Abomey-Calavi, from January 12 to 18, 2026. Coordinated by the local police station, this field operation led to the arrest of sixty-three people involved in various crimes and… -
The Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno receives the 2026 African Peace Prize
The president of Chad, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, was awarded the African Peace Prize 2026, a distinction that underscores his role in stabilizing and resolving conflicts across the continent. The award of this prize comes in a regional context marked… -
Niger: a prefect and members of his family killed during an attack in Torodi
Niger has once again been plunged into mourning by an attack attributed to jihadist groups. During the night of January 4–5, 2026, the Torodi prefect, Captain Chaïbou Mali, was assassinated at his home, along with several members of his family.… -
Benin: Djibril Mama Cissé makes an unannounced visit to the security forces in Kalalé.
On Thursday, January 1, 2026, the day of the New Year celebration, the Prefect of Borgou, Djibril Mama Cissé, carried out an unannounced visit to the Defence and Security Forces deployed at the Kalalé Advanced Operational Base. He was accompanied… -
After Venezuela, does AES have any reason to worry about facing Trump?
The American military intervention in Venezuela, aimed at “capturing” President Nicolás Maduro, has revived many questions well beyond Latin America. In West Africa, and more specifically in the space of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), this episode fuels a… -
Attempted coup in Cotonou: absent during the mutiny, the army chief finally speaks out.
Fourteen days after the coup attempt thwarted on December 7, 2025, the Chief of the General Staff of the Beninese Armed Forces, Major General Fructueux Gbaguidi, shared his impressions with Bip Radio colleagues. Absent from the national territory at the… -
Cybercrime: Interpol questions 574 people in Benin and in 18 other countries.
Interpol announced the arrest of 574 individuals as part of a wide international operation conducted simultaneously in Benin and in 18 other African countries. The operation, coordinated by the global policing organization, aims to strengthen the fight against cybercrime, a… -
Benin: weapons and military equipment found at a man’s home in Djougou
An operation carried out by the Republican Police on the morning of 16 December 2025 led to the discovery of a significant arsenal at the home of an individual in Kolokondé, not far from Djougou, in northern Benin. Security forces,… -
Godomey: thirteen people arrested for cannabis trafficking
A police operation carried out in Godomey, in the commune of Abomey-Calavi, resulted in the arrest of thirteen individuals suspected of cannabis trafficking. The arrests took place in a neighborhood known as a gathering point frequented by dealers and users… -
Mutiny on December 7 in Benin: here’s why Deputy Sounon Boké was questioned.
MP Sounon Boké, a member of the party Les Démocrates, is no longer free to move. The elected representative for the second electoral constituency is now among those taken into custody as part of the investigation opened after the foiled… -
Benin: new warden appointed to Abomey-Calavi Civil Prison
The Ministry of Justice has appointed a new warden at the Abomey-Calavi civil prison. This decision is part of movements within the prison administration aimed at strengthening the management of the country’s correctional facilities. The new warden assumed his duties… -
Benin: National Guard commander details the December 7 mutiny
In an interview with RFI, Colonel Dieudonné Djimon Tévoédjrè, commander of the Garde républicaine, gives a detailed account of the attack carried out on the night of Sunday, December 7, 2025, against President Patrice Talon’s residence in Cotonou. For the… -
Failed coup attempt in Benin: government reveals new details
The government provided new details about the foiled coup attempt on the night of December 6–7. At a press briefing held on Wednesday, Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji described how events unfolded and gave a preliminary assessment of the attack on the… -
The UN condemns the attempted coup d’état in Benin and praises the resilience of institutions
The United Nations responded to the attempted takeover by force that occurred on Sunday in Benin. The international organization expressed its concern and welcomed the failure of this effort, which aimed to destabilize the institutions of the Republic. In a… -
The Episcopal Conference of Benin condemns the attempted coup and calls for peace
In a communiqué dated 7 December 2025, the Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB) expressed its deep concern over the attempted coup d’état that took place this Sunday. It firmly condemns any use of force as well as any action likely… -
Attempted coup d’état: Adrien Houngbédji condemns and reaffirms his support for Patrice Talon
The insurrection launched on Sunday, December 7, 2025, by a group of mutinous soldiers continues to provoke reactions within Benin’s political class. In a video statement released to the public, the former president of the National Assembly, Me Adrien Houngbédji,… -
Foiled coup attempt in Benin: Nigeria lent a helping hand in the response
Nigerian air forces deployed a fighter to Benin to carry out aerial reconnaissance after a coup attempt was foiled Sunday morning in Benin, the Beninese government and the national armed forces announced. A coup attempt was foiled Sunday morning in… -
Security crisis in Nigeria: the Defense Minister resigns amid a surge in violence
Mohammed Badaru Abubakar is no longer Nigeria’s Minister of Defense. The presidency officially confirmed his resignation this Monday, December 2, 2025, citing “health reasons”. The timing did not go unnoticed, however, with the security situation remaining highly unstable, according to… -
Opération Écran 2025: the Police républicaine provides an update
The Republican Police released the results of “Operation Screen 2025”, dubbed in French “Opération Écran”, a measure carried out simultaneously at several strategic entry points to the country. According to information relayed by BIP Radio, checks were carried out at… -
Security: The DGPR, Brice Allowanou, participates in INTERPOL’s 93rd General Assembly in Marrakech
The Director General of the Republican Police, Brice Allowanou, has been in Marrakech since Monday, November 24, 2025, to take part in the work of INTERPOL’s 93rd General Assembly. Discussions are taking place until November 27, 2025, in the Moroccan… -
Cotonou: police officers are testing bicycle patrols in the 5th arrondissement
Cotonou’s 5th arrondissement relied on an original approach on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, to strengthen security in public spaces. Equipped with bikes, officers from the local police station, accompanied by their Commissioner and his deputy, rode along several strategic routes… -
“The Nigerian government will not be intimidated,” Tinubu in the face of Trump’s threats
Facing threats of intervention from Donald Trump and accusations of religious violence, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his country’s sovereignty and promises to defeat terrorism “without backing down”. Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said his country will not give… -
Tchaourou: young man’s lifeless body discovered at the bus station
A tragedy struck the municipality of Tchaourou on Wednesday evening. The lifeless body of a young man, about twenty years old, was found at the town’s bus station. According to initial testimony gathered on site, the victim, described as a… -
Nigeria denounces a foreign campaign over an alleged “Christian genocide”
The Nigerian government accuses foreign lobbyists, notably American ones, of spreading false information about the country’s security situation, which it says fuels a misleading and divisive narrative. On Wednesday the Nigerian government denounced the interference of certain foreign lobbyists it… -
Rio de Janeiro: the anti-drug operation turns into a massacre; more than 100 dead and a country in shock
What was meant to be a large operation to dismantle drug trafficking networks turned into a bloodbath in Rio de Janeiro. Deployed by the hundreds on the night of October 28, police and army officers clashed with members of the… -
Security: Nigeria denies an attempted coup after the arrest of 16 officers
Nigerian authorities officially responded on Saturday, 18 October 2025, to rumors of a plot to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Ministry of Defence described press articles referring to a “conspiracy” as “false allegations,” saying the 16 officers recently arrested… -
Security: Benin repatriates a fugitive arrested in Nigeria for cross-border crimes
Sunday, September 28, 2025, Nigerian authorities, in collaboration with Interpol, apprehended in Idi Iroko, Ogun State, a Beninese national named Sunday Kotin, who was wanted for various cross-border crimes. The charges against him include armed banditry, drug trafficking, smuggling of… -
Godomey: Republican Police deliver a major blow against the underworld
From Saturday, September 27 to Monday, September 29, 2025, the Godomey district police station carried out a large-scale operation that led to the arrest of thirty (30) individuals involved in various offenses, notably thefts of motorcycles, air conditioners, mobile phones,… -
Benin: heavy trucks over 10 tonnes subject to new rules in Grand Nokoué
The Beninese government has adopted new provisions regulating the movement of heavy trucks exceeding ten (10) tonnes in the Grand Nokoué. Effective January 1, 2026, this regulation is set out in Decree No. 2025-508 of September 3, 2025. Under these…