Benin jails 30 people with links to thwarted coup attempt, legal sources say
Africa • Dec 16, 2025, 12:24 AM
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Benin on Tuesday jailed around 30 people, most of whom were soldiers, linked to an attempt to oust President Patrice Talon, legal sources said. The attempted coup was defeated by loyalist army forces with the help of the Nigerian air force and French special forces.
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Niger junta orders 'general mobilisation' in fight against jihadists
Africa • 9:43 PM
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Niger's military junta has declared a general mobilisation and requisition of people and resources to combat jihadist insurgents, a government statement said Saturday. The measure requires citizens to comply with call-up orders to contribute to national
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US air strikes in Nigeria targeted IS group fighters trying to enter from Sahel, govt says
Africa • 11:25 AM
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US-backed air strikes in Nigeria targeted Islamic State group fighters who were attempting to enter the country from the Sahel region, according to the Nigerian government. US President Donald Trump said on his social media platform that the strikes were
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Somalia denounces Israeli recognition of Somaliland
Africa • 10:31 AM
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Somalia reacted angrily Friday (December 26) after Israel formally recognised the northern region of Somaliland as an "independent and sovereign state" – the first country to do so. Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia in 1991, has for de
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