Political analysts, diplomats and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have identified bad governance, sit-tight syndrome, among others, as the reasons for the rising spate of coups in...
The presidency says authorities in Benin Republic formally asked Nigeria for help from both the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and ground forces to repel a coup...
Explosions and bursts of gunfire were reported early Sunday at Tignon Barracks, roughly six kilometres from the Cotonou airport, after soldiers linked to an attempted coup...
Authorities in Benin have taken around a dozen soldiers into custody after an attempted coup in the country, with security and military sources confirming that the...
Nigeria has stood down the fighter aircraft earlier sent toward the Benin Republic after officials concluded that the security situation in the neighbouring country had stabilised...
The presidency of Benin Republic says President Patrice Talon is unharmed in a protected area and that loyal forces are steadily restoring order after a group...
A fresh bout of political upheaval has struck West Africa, coming just days after soldiers seized control in Guinea-Bissau. This time, a group of troops appeared...
Security personnel in Edo State have apprehended seven individuals suspected to be bandits during routine stop-and-search operations along the Benin–Agbor Road, according to security sources. The...
West African leaders, meeting virtually on Thursday night, condemned the military takeover in Guinea-Bissau and demanded an immediate return to constitutional governance, warning that the latest...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Angel Oyeghe, the self-styled archbishop and founder of Faith Healing Ministry in Warri, Delta State. In a...
