Nigerian Military Officers to Face Trial Over Alleged Coup Plot
A group of Nigerian military officers will be prosecuted for allegedly plotting to overthrow the Government of President Bola Tinubu, following findings by an investigative […]
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Peaceful Polls as Vote Counting Begins in Benin’s Legislative and Municipal Elections
Vote counting commenced across Benin on Sunday after polling stations closed in the country’s combined legislative and municipal elections. Polls opened nationwide at 7:00 a.m. […]
Benin and Niger Expel Diplomats as Bilateral Tensions Deepen
Benin and Niger have exchanged diplomatic expulsions this week, underscoring two years of strained relations between the West African neighbours, diplomatic sources said on Sunday. […]
Egypt edge Benin after extra time to reach AFCON quarter-finals
Egypt secured a place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after defeating Benin 3–1 after extra time in their last-16 encounter on Monday. Marwan […]
Talon Dismisses Foiled Benin Coup as Isolated Attack by Rogue Trainees
Benin’s President Patrice Talon said on Thursday, 18 December that the attempted coup of December 7, 2025 lacked backing from any significant segment of the […]
Nigerian Senate Approves Tinubu’s Troop Deployment to Benin After Failed Coup Attempt
Nigeria’s Senate, on Tuesday 9th December, endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy troops to Benin, following an appeal from the Beninese Government for urgent […]
ECOWAS Declares State of Emergency Amid Rising Political Turmoil in West Africa
Yesterday, 9th December, ECOWAS declared a state of emergency as political instability intensifies across the subregion, following a series of military interventions and attempted coups. […]
AU Commission Condemns Benin Coup Attempt, Orders Soldiers to Return to Barracks
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Yousouf, has strongly condemned the 7 December attempted coup in Benin, describing it as a grave […]
Niger Moves Uranium Stock Amid Rising Tensions with France
A military-escorted convoy transported uranium from the Somaïr site in Arlit on Thursday, 27 November 2025, covering roughly 250 kilometres toward Agadez. The site, which […]
Benin, Togo and Niger Owe Nigeria $20 Million for Electricity Supply
Nigeria remains a critical power supplier in West Africa despite its ongoing domestic electricity shortages. In the first half of 2025, Benin, Togo, and Niger […]