Explore the resurgence of Africa's coup belt. Learn why failed governance and insecurity are fueling military takeovers in ...

Benin’s President Patrice Talon has thanked army leaders for helping to defeat an attempted military coup in the West African ...

In response to Sunday’s coup attempt in the Republic of Benin, Catholic Bishops in the tiny West African country have made ...

The coup in Benin is too close to home. Such is the contiguity between Benin and Nigeria that its former President Thomas Boni Yayi used to refer to the Republic of Benin as Nigeria’s 37th state and ...

In yet another military coup attempt in Africa, a group of soldiers appeared on Benin state television to announce the ...

Explore why democracy is under threat in Africa. Poor governance, corruption, and leaders clinging to power are fueling a rise in military coups.

Akpabio described the move as both strategic and necessary, warning that unrest in any neighbouring country carries ...

As you read this, Nigerian troops will have been deployed to the Republic of Benin, following President Bola Tinubu's request ...

It had become a familiar scene in West Africa. A group of soldiers appeared on state television in Benin last week to claim ...

Gunfire and explosions were heard in Benin's main city, Cotonou, as a group of soldiers attempted to overthrow the government ...

“In many West African countries, where militaries remain deeply involved in daily politics, crises such as insurgencies and ...

The resurgence of military coups across Africa is stirring deep concerns about the continent’s democratic stability, ...