Mali Voice

Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.

Mali Voice

Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.

A chronology of military takeovers in africa since 2020

Coup d’Etat Bénin recently became the latest nation on a growing list of African countries where military officers have attempted to seize control since 2020. The military takeover bid unfolded over several hours on Sunday before authorities declared it had been thwarted. In a scenario increasingly common across West Africa, a contingent of soldiers appeared […]

Benin coup attempt: fugitives sought as all hostages freed

Following a day of considerable tension this past Sunday, marked by uniformed personnel appearing on national television to declare the ousting of President Patrice Talon, the head of state later that evening assured the public that the nation’s affairs were “completely under control.” While a manhunt continues for several individuals involved in the recently thwarted […]

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 […]

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 […]

Benin presidency maintains control after attempted military coup

On the morning of Sunday, December 7, a group of soldiers appeared on Bénin‘s state television to announce they had removed President Patrice Talon from power. However, the presidency quickly responded, stating that the leader is secure and that the national army is successfully re-establishing order. This political unrest comes as Bénin, a coastal nation […]

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 […]

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 […]

Niger advances toward healthcare sovereignty at dakhla summit

The Nigerien Minister of Public Health and Hygiene, Colonel Major Garba Hakimi, emphasized on November 29 in Dakhla, Morocco, that Niger is making significant strides toward achieving healthcare sovereignty during an interview with the Moroccan Press Agency (MAP) at the conclusion of the two-day First African Summit on Health Systems and Healthcare Sovereignty, which he […]

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 […]

Mali tackles cervical cancer with HPV vaccine rollout success

Mali tackles cervical cancer with HPV vaccine rollout success A year after introducing the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in Mali, the initiative is gaining strong momentum. In Bamako and surrounding areas, more and more 10-year-old girls are receiving their single-dose protection against cervical cancer. Despite challenges like misinformation, logistical hurdles, and initial resistance, healthcare workers, […]

“La situation au Mali est le résultat d’un échec patent de la Russie”, affirme Jean-Noël Barrot

“La situation au Mali est le résultat d’un échec patent de la Russie”, affirme Jean-Noël Barrot Le ministre des Affaires étrangères Jean-Noël Barrot est interrogé au Sénat, mercredi 26 novembre, sur la situation au Mali, où la pression des groupes djihadistes est croissante sur Bamako. Le 26/11/2025 à 17h05 | Durée : 1:02 Partager X

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