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Regional dialogue in Cotonou concludes: roadmap adopted to strengthen peace architectures in West Africa
The regional meeting on peace architectures in West Africa concluded on Friday at the Sofitel hotel in Cotonou, Benin, after two days of work bringing together representatives of states, civil society and development partners. Participants adopted a roadmap stressing regional… -
High-level regional dialogue on peace architectures: UNDP and Gulf of Guinea countries meet at the Sofitel in Cotonou
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the countries of the Gulf of Guinea are holding a high-level regional dialogue on peace architectures in West Africa on September 18 and 19. The Sofitel hotel in Cotonou is serving as the… -
Benin: bodies of 3 suspected terrorists found in the bush in Kalalรฉ
Three bodies of suspected terrorists were discovered on Sunday, September 14, in the bush between Nassiconzi and Dangazzi, in the commune of Kalalรฉ. According to Bip Radio, this discovery is believed to be linked to the response by the Beninese… -
Parakou: unrest at Sinohydro’s paving sites
Parakou: worker unrest on Sinohydro paving sites In Parakou, the asphalt paving project sites have once again entered a turbulent period. On the morning of Thursday, September 11, 2025, workers from the Chinese company Sinohydro, mostly formwork carpenters, ironworkers and… -
Police operation in Parakou: offenders and prostitutes arrested
During the night of Tuesday, September 9 to Wednesday, September 10, 2025, a large-scale security operation was carried out in Kpรฉbiรฉ, a neighborhood located in the First Arrondissement of Parakou. The operation, led by the Departmental Director of the Republican… -
Port Autonome de Cotonou (PAC) is toughening its stance
Port Autonome de Cotonou (PAC) is toughening its stance. In a circular signed by its Director General, Bart Johan Jozef Van Eenoo, and published on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, the port authority announces the implementation of eight security rules intended… -
Kandi: a soldier killed at his home during an armed attack in Bakata
A tragedy shook the Bakata neighborhood, in Kandiโs first arrondissement, during the night of Saturday, August 23 to Sunday, August 24, 2025. Around 3:15 a.m., a group of unidentified armed men stormed into a compound and shot dead a soldier… -
Benin: Armed attack foiled at a customs post near Malanville
The Gada customs post, located about 5 kilometers east of Malanville, was the target of an armed attack on the night of Friday, August 22, 2025. According to security sources, armed individuals tried to surprise the military detachment deployed on… -
Mali: Wave of arrests in the army, two generals among the detainees
Since August 7, 2025, the Malian authorities have been carrying out a large-scale arrest operation within the armed forces. According to Agence France-Presse (AFP), at least 37 soldiers, including two generals, are currently in custody. Among the high-ranking officers arrested… -
Fight against terrorism: new victory of the Beninese Armed Forces in the Pendjari Park
The Beninese Armed Forces (BAF) have recorded a new success against active terrorist groups in the north of the country. During an offensive reconnaissance mission carried out between July 31 and August 3, 2025, the elements of Operation Mirador dealt… -
Benin: A robber neutralized in Parakou, an accomplice arrested
On the night of Tuesday, July 15, 2025, an operation carried out by officers from the first district police station in Parakou succeeded in neutralizing a suspected robber, who was reportedly involved in an armed robbery in the Bรจyรจrou neighborhood.… -
Benin: unavailability of emergency numbers 166 and 117 of the Police, here’s what to do
The Republican Police announced, in an official statement dated July 6, 2025, technical disruptions affecting the emergency toll-free numbers 166 and 117. These lines, which are respectively linked to the Ministry of Interior and the General Directorate of the Police,… -
Operation “Shield”: the National Guard boosts its presence in southern Benin
Since June 30, 2025, the National Guard has implemented the “Shield” operation, a large-scale military exercise deployed in the departments of Zou, Mono, and Couffo, mobilizing more than 560 soldiers. The goal of this operation is to reinforce the operational… -
Security in Godomey: stolen goods recovered, several arrests
In the context of fighting against insecurity, the Republican Police forces conducted a large-scale operation in the district of Godomey, Abomey-Calavi municipality, from June 9 to 15, 2025. According to the information reported by Peace FM, this targeted operation led… -
Benin: Sonsoro police station in Kandi targeted by armed attack
An armed attack targeted the Sonsoro police station, a locality under the jurisdiction of the Kandi municipality, in the Alibori Department, on the night of Monday, June 16, 2025, around 11 p.m. The information was confirmed by several sources contacted… -
Travel to the United States: Benin among the 25 African countries potentially targeted by new restrictions
Washington is considering expanding its blacklist of countries subjected to travel restrictions for national security reasons. Benin is among the 25 African countries targeted. According to an internal note consulted by the Washington Post and Reuters, and relayed by RFI,… -
Tanguiรฉta: Mayor bans certain crops for security reasons
In response to the continuing threat of terrorist attacks in northern Benin, the municipality of Tanguiรฉta is taking unprecedented measures. By decision of the mayor, El Hadj Boukary Zachary, signed on Monday, June 9, 2025, the cultivation of corn, millet,… -
Benin: 15 people arrested in Pahou during a police operation
In its fight against drug trafficking, the Republican Police conducted a series of operations in several sensitive neighborhoods in the Pahou district, Ouidah municipality. The operations took place from Monday, June 16 to Saturday, June 21, 2025. According to police… -
In Benin, terrorist activities observed in some southern regions
On Friday, July 4, 2025, the city of Lokossa hosted the official presentation of the military drill “Operation Shield”. Led by Lieutenant Colonel Adanmansou Valรจre, this large-scale operation, led by the National Guard, aims to reinforce security in the departments… -
Israel: The “Iron Dome” faces test from ballistic missiles launched by Iran
During the night from Friday to Saturday, several Israeli cities were targeted by a new wave of Iranian missiles, as part of a retaliatory operation named Honest Promise 3 by Tehran. This offensive comes in response to Israeli strikes conducted… -
Benin: A military position targeted by an armed attack in Kalalรฉ
During the night of Wednesday, June 11 to Thursday, June 12, a Beninese military position bordering Nigeria and located in the Commune of Kalalรฉ was targeted in an armed attack. According to initial information reported by the public service daily,… -
โIt’s hard to unite in Africa,โ Ibrahim Traorรฉ (video)
In Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traorรฉ once again delivered a clear and determined speech on the challenges of building African unity. At the dawn of the second half of 2025, the Burkinabe transitional president urged his compatriots to reflect on… -
War in Ukraine: a next-generation Russian fighter jet shot down
The Ukrainian army announced on Saturday morning that it had shot down a Russian next-generation fighter jet during a targeted air operation, marking a new intensification of the aerial confrontations between Kyiv and Moscow. Although Russia has not yet confirmed… -
Mali: Russian paramilitary group Wagner announces the end of its mission
The Russian paramilitary group Wagner has officially announced its withdrawal from Mali, marking the end of a controversial presence of nearly three years alongside the Malian armed forces. It was through a short video shared on Telegram that the mercenaries… -
Benin: Vigorous response by FDS to a jihadist attack in Tanguiรฉta
Northern Benin has once again been struck by the terrorist hydra. On the evening of Wednesday, June 4th, an armed attack targeted a post of the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) in Tanougou, district of the commune of Tanguiรฉta, Atacora… -
Regional Security: Nigeria considers total border closure to counter the jihadist threat
During a high-level conference on regional security held on June 3 in Abuja, General Christopher Musa, Chief of Staff of the Nigerian Armed Forces, proposed a rather radical measure: the complete closure of Nigeria’s land borders with its neighbors, including… -
Security Cooperation: Benin and Egypt Strengthen Their Strategic Partnership
During his official visit to Egypt, Beninese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olushegun Adjadi Bakari, was received this Wednesday by General Abdel Meguid Saqr, Minister of Defense and Commanding General of the Egyptian Armed Forces. The meeting focused on strengthening military… -
Benin: Colonel Andrรฉ Fofo Dokoui takes command of Operation Mirador
The Beninese military high command is undergoing a new strategic adjustment in its fight against terrorism. Colonel Andrรฉ Fofo Dokoui has been appointed Commander of the operation theater for Operation Mirador, the Beninese army’s response plan to terrorist threats in… -
Terrorism: Tiani makes explosive claims about recent attacks in Benin
During a televised interview on Saturday, May 31, 2025, Nigerโs transitional president, General Abdourahamane Tiani, made a series of striking revelations regarding the recent wave of terrorist attacks in Benin. According to him, these violent incidents are not isolated acts… -
Gaza: Israel announces the death of Hamas military chief Mohammed Sinwar
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Wednesday, May 28, that Mohammed Sinwar, a top military commander of Hamas in Gaza, had been killed as part of the ongoing war that has lasted for 19 months. โWe have driven the…