Attempted coup in Benin: what we know
What transpired in Bénin early Sunday morning? The government confirmed this December 7th that it had thwarted an attempted coup d’état in Cotonou after soldiers seized control of state television to announce the removal of President Patrice Talon from office. Patrice Talon, who remains safe according to close associates, is set to conclude his second […]
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Patrice Talon survives a short-lived coup attempt in Bénin
A sudden insurrection shook the foundations of power in Bénin early Sunday, December 7, but President Patrice Talon remains in control. A group of rebellious soldiers briefly seized the national broadcaster, SRTB, in Cotonou, announcing the president’s removal. However, the 67-year-old leader, who is scheduled to step down in April 2026, was quickly secured while […]
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Coup d’état thwarted in Benin: president patrice talon remains in power
A sudden wave of gunfire erupted in Cotonou, the economic capital of Benin, this Sunday morning, followed by an extraordinary broadcast on national television. A group of soldiers, identifying themselves as the «Military Committee for Refoundation» (CMR), announced the immediate removal of President Patrice Talon from office. However, the government swiftly countered the claims, asserting […]
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Benin thwarts coup attempt: president declares situation ‘under control’
Africa Benin thwarts coup attempt: president declares situation ‘under control’ Gunfire erupted in the economic capital, and military personnel restricted access to the presidential palace. In Cotonou Article Why trust Le Devoir ? Benin’s government announced on Sunday that it had successfully thwarted a coup attempt aimed at overthrowing President Patrice Talon. The president confirmed the […]
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Arbitrary detention of lawyer Ini Benjamine Esther Doli in Burkina Faso
Human rights advocate Ini Benjamine Esther Doli faces unjust imprisonment in Burkina Faso In a troubling escalation of judicial persecution, Burkina Faso has convicted and continues to detain lawyer and human rights defender Ini Benjamine Esther Doli under questionable circumstances. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a joint initiative of the International […]
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Niger: surge in displaced persons amid armed group activity in western region
Recent reports from local sources confirm a significant influx of displaced individuals into the town of Téra, located in western Niger. The surge in arrivals has overwhelmed the town and its outskirts, with people fleeing villages in the southern part of the department since late last month. Meanwhile, the nearby commune of Diagourou is experiencing […]
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Burkina Faso secures additional world bank financing for human capital development
OUAGADOUGOU – On November 22, 2025, the Government of Burkina Faso and the World Bank formalized a credit agreement, providing an additional 100.4 million dollars. This significant funding is allocated to bolster the existing Human Capital Protection Project, specifically targeting the sustained provision of fundamental social services across Burkina Faso. These newly secured resources are […]
Read MoreMalian army accused of civilian massacres in Ségou region
Click to expand Image (Nairobi) – The Malian army, alongside allied militias, allegedly killed a minimum of 31 civilians and set fire to homes during operations in two villages within the conflict-ridden Ségou region on October 2 and 13, according to a report from Human Rights Watch. On October 2, Malian armed forces and Dozo […]
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Mali army and allied militias slaughter civilians in central region
Deadly October raids leave 31 civilians dead in Ségou villages In a grim escalation of violence, the Malian Armed Forces (FAMA) and allied militias carried out coordinated attacks on two villages in the Ségou region on October 2 and 13, resulting in at least 31 civilian deaths and widespread destruction. The raids targeted Kamona and […]
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Mali soldiers and allied militias massacre civilians in central region
Mass killings in Mali’s central region linked to army and allied militias The Malian Armed Forces, alongside allied militias, stand accused of executing at least 31 civilians and torching homes in two villages within the Ségou region during early October. These allegations emerged following coordinated attacks on October 2 and October 13 in the villages […]
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Press freedom in Niger under threat as six journalists face judicial harassment
press freedom in Niger under severe threat: six journalists targeted On November 2, 2025, judicial police in Niamey, Niger, arrested six journalists in a clear violation of press freedom. The Observatoire pour la protection des défenseur·es des droits humains—a joint program of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture […]
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Burkina Faso’s transitional government targets corrupt officials
Burkina Faso’s transitional government targets corrupt officials Allegations of widespread corruption have been brought to light by the Korag, an oversight body established last year in Burkina Faso. This institution is tasked with “monitoring the execution of the nation’s strategic vision” throughout the transitional period. In a detailed statement, Korag revisited a four-year-old case involving […]
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