SECURITY

The illegal crossing of migrants from Morocco to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has resulted in at least 11 deaths, according to the Moroccan Ministry of the Interior. Dozens of people are also reported missing, according to the Moroccan Association…

Forty-five fighters from the Rapid Support Forces defected and joined Omdurman on Sunday, where they were welcomed by Sudanese army units. This new surrender illustrates the intensification of departures within the paramilitaries, who have been engaged in a war against…

The mechanism responsible for verifying the ceasefire between Kinshasa and the AFC/M23 remains paralyzed, following the expulsion of a Congolese officer deployed in Goma. Established to monitor potential violations of the truce, this mechanism has still not begun its work,…

A Swiss national and a Central African soldier were killed on Saturday afternoon during an armed attack in Imohoro, a village located about fifty kilometers north of Bangui. The assault, which took place on the outskirts of the capital, has…

Hundreds of people have fled to Sudan after fighting broke out on Saturday between Ethiopian federal forces and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front, the TPLF, in northern Ethiopia. Both sides accuse each other of trying to provoke a new war…

South-South educational cooperation is gaining ground in Africa. To improve the training of its teachers in classroom assessment, Uganda has chosen to draw inspiration from the experience of South Africa, a country facing similar educational realities. Kampala aims to reform…

The evolution of the jihadist threat in West Africa raises questions about the financing, equipment, and mobility capacities of armed groups. In Nigeria, the persistence of the insurgency in the Lake Chad basin is now accompanied by increased pressure in…

The Minister of Maternal and Primary Education, Armand Kuyema Natta, began an official tour to connect with stakeholders and officials in the education sector on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. He is making this visit accompanied by the advisor minister Paulin…

The United Nations Security Council held its first informal secret ballot on Thursday, July 30, 2026, to evaluate the nominations for the succession of Secretary-General António Guterres. At the end of this straw poll, former Senegalese President Macky Sall received…

Thanks to the exemplary vigilance of the Regional Fraud Prevention Service Atacora-Donga, led by First Class Inspector Parfait Laurent Mekoun, a particularly dangerous shipment of explosives was stopped on the Sonahoulou-Djougou axis. The interception made at the Anoum checkpoint allowed…

The steering committee of the military parade outlined the main points of the celebration for the 66th anniversary of Benin’s independence this Tuesday, July 28, during a press conference held at the general staff of the Beninese armed forces. Under…

As part of strengthening defense capabilities and securing maritime spaces, the European Union officially handed over an interceptor to the Benin Navy on Friday, July 24. The official handover ceremony took place at the naval base in Cotonou in the…

Several Togolese political and civic organizations are calling on the authorities to clarify the alleged presence of foreign military and paramilitary personnel in the country. They are particularly questioning their numbers, missions, place in the chain of command, and their…

The Republican Police continues its hunt against crime hotspots in the Donga department. A large-scale joint operation, carried out on Friday, July 17, 2026, successfully eradicated three ghettos for the consumption and trafficking of banned products in the commune of…

The Republican Police has intensified its public health efforts in the Atacora department. On July 17 and 18, 2026, law enforcement conducted a series of targeted operations in Péhunco, leading to the seizure of 296 kg of smuggled pharmaceutical products…

A team from the Godomey district police station carried out a major operation on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. This intervention led to the dismantling of two ghettos, the arrest of fifty-two suspects, and the seizure of several illegal products. The…

Confronted with the terrorist hydra threatening the stability of the sub-region, the Beninese Armed Forces and the Burkinabè army are stepping up their efforts. Since Tuesday, July 14, 2026, the two armies have launched a large-scale joint military operation in…

The Cana barracks served as the setting for the solemn flag presentation ceremony of the officer-cadets of the 19th promotion of the National School of Officers (ENO). Presided over by the Chief of General Staff, Army General Fructueux Gbaguidi, this…

The Republican Police is maintaining pressure against urban crime. Law enforcement conducted two major security operations on July 8 and 9, 2026, respectively in Sakété and Porto-Novo. These coordinated interventions were successful, leading to the arrest of three suspected criminals,…

Through a broadcasted radio and television statement released this Friday, July 10, 2026, the minister delegated to the president of the Republic, in charge of the Interior and Public Security, firmly reminded road users of the strict obligation to drive…

The international criminal police organization, Interpol, unveiled on Thursday, July 9, 2026, the results of a large-scale global offensive against financial crime and online fraud. Named First Light 2026, this extensive operation took place from January 15 to April 30,…

At least 28 people were killed in a rebel attack on the town of Am-Dafock in northeastern Central African Republic, according to local sources. While the government claims to have regained control of the town, reports indicate ongoing incursions from…

Nigeria aims to strengthen its military cooperation with Benin and Niger in response to the expansion of terrorist groups in the sub-region. The announcement was made by the Nigerian Minister of Defence, retired General Christopher Musa, as authorities in Abuja…

The elements of the 13th arrondissement police station in Cotonou carried out a successful operation on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in the Godomey Magasin neighborhood. This targeted raid by law enforcement resulted in the complete dismantling of a business specializing…

The Republican Police dealt a heavy blow to urban crime networks this week in Cotonou, carrying out a large-scale operation in the Vodjè neighborhood. This targeted intervention led to the complete dismantling of a notorious ghetto that housed a network…

The Burkinabè army claims to have neutralized over 400 attackers following coordinated assaults on military positions in Gayéri, Solhan, and Sebba. This assessment comes amid a backdrop of heightened security and diplomatic tension, following the rupture of relations between Ouagadougou…

After 43 years of service, Air Force General Bertin Bada has officially left the ranks of the Benin army. A solemn ceremony took place this Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the Cotonou Air Base to mark this event.Military honors, a…

Invited as an expert to the annual session of the World Customs Organization (WCO), Special Prosecutor Mario Mètonou represented Benin in Brussels on Friday, June 26, 2026, during a high-level panel dedicated to combating drug trafficking. A notable participation that…

As part of its ongoing fight against urban insecurity, the Republican Police launched a large-scale operation on Monday, June 29, 2026, near the lakeside shore, located east of the Mahulé market in the 7th arrondissement of Cotonou. This crackdown, orchestrated…

The Minister of the Interior and Public Security, Djibril Mama Cissé, continued his territorial tour to connect with actors in the security sector on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. This stop took him to the northern regions, specifically to the cities…