

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...