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Conspiracy accusations against Niger: response from Benin’s Chief of Staff
In response to persistent accusations alleging a supposed plot hatched by Benin with France to destabilize its neighbors, notably Niger, the Chief of the General Staff of the Benin Armed Forces, General Fructueux Gbaguidi, sought to clear up any ambiguity.… -
Pendjari National Park: the Beninese army neutralizes 17 attackers
An armed attack carried out against a military position in Pendjari National Park was repelled by the Beninese Defense and Security Forces. The army says that 17 assailants were neutralized during the fighting on Saturday, March 7, 2026. In northern… -
Northern Benin: Army post attacked in Karimama; casualties still unclear
A position of the Beninese armed forces was attacked in the afternoon of Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in the village of Kofouno, located in the commune of Karimama, in the far north of Benin. According to information relayed on the… -
Peace and Security in West Africa: Benin at the 44th Meeting of the ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence Staff Committee
Benin participated in the 44th meeting of the ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence Staff Committee, dedicated to peace, security and stability issues in the subregion. This meeting brought together the top military officials of the member countries, with the goal of… -
Terrorism in Africa: ECOWAS will activate its standby force with 2,000 soldiers
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) announced its intention to activate its Standby Force (Standby Force) to address the growing security challenges posed by terrorism in the subregion. The decision, taken at a meeting of heads of state… -
Kassouala: more than 500 12-gauge cartridges seized during a joint Police-Customs operation
A joint operation conducted by the Republican Police and the General Directorate of Customs resulted in the seizure of more than 500 12-gauge cartridges in Kassouala. The operation took place as part of coordinated efforts to combat the illicit trafficking… -
Abomey-Calavi: a clandestine kiosk dismantled in a psychotropic drug trafficking case
Security forces dismantled a clandestine kiosk involved in selling psychotropic products in Abomey-Calavi. The operation is part of efforts to combat the illegal circulation of controlled substances.According to available information, members of the police anti-crime brigade arrested several individuals suspected… -
Kouandé: a police station targeted during an armed attack at dawn
In the early hours of this Tuesday morning, the Kouandé police station was targeted by an armed attack. According to information from Daabaaru reported by La Nouvelle Tribune, unidentified men opened fire before setting fire to the annex building of… -
Benin: Two Togolese apprentice drivers arrested with 55 kg of cannabis and 2,500 rounds
A major border-control operation conducted at the Benin-Togo border, near Prèkètè (Bassila), led to the arrest of two apprentice drivers of Togolese nationality. These two apprentices were arrested in possession of a significant quantity of cannabis and ammunition. According to… -
Road safety in Benin: the CNSR launches the national campaign “Take action to move toward zero road deaths”
The National Road Safety Center (CNSR) officially launched a new national awareness campaign aimed at dramatically reducing the number of victims on Benin’s roads. The initiative, titled “Acting to Move Toward Zero Road Deaths,” was presented as part of the… -
Benin Armed Forces: Bertin Bada promoted to the rank of Air Army General
The official rank-pinning ceremony for General of the Army Bertin Bada took place in the afternoon of Monday, February 9, 2026, at the Ministry of National Defense. On this occasion, the senior officer was promoted to the rank of Air… -
Benin strongly condemns the deadly attack against civilians in Nigeria.
In an official response released on Thursday, the Beninese authorities strongly condemned the deadly attack that recently struck civilians in Kwara State, Nigeria, killing many people among the local population. This position of the Beninese government is in a regional… -
Ranking of Africa’s military powers: Egypt remains on top, Benin makes progress.
According to the 2026 ranking of the Global Firepower Index, the Arab Republic of Egypt remains Africa’s top military power, thus confirming its dominant position in Africa’s defense. The global ranking, published by the American specialized site Global Firepower, is… -
Benin Army: Generals Abou Issa and Faïzou Gomina receive their new rank insignia
Two senior officers of the Benin Armed Forces officially received their new ranks during a ceremony held on Monday, January 26, 2026 at the Ministry of National Defense. Promoted at the end of December 2025 by the Council of Ministers,… -
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…
