After a series of coups undermined France's position in West Africa, Emmanuel Macron opted for a light but symbolic ...

Presidents Emmanuel Macron and Patrice Talon spoke by phone while the coup attempt was still under way on Sunday 7 December.

France has condemned the attempted coup Benin and has called on its nationals in the country to stay alert, as Benin’s ...

Former colonial power France provided logistical support to Benin's authorities as they moved to thwart a coup attempt at the ...

When mutinous soldiers briefly seized Benin Republic’s national television station and a military base earlier this month, ...

The French president spoke with key regional leaders, while France provided assistance 'in terms of surveillance, observation ...

France provided logistical and surveillance support to Benin, helping to thwart a coup attempt over the weekend, an official ...

Sa'adiyyah Adebisi Hassan, in this opinion piece feels that 'Tinubu can find soldiers for France but not for Nigerians dying ...

According to the PCB, the attempt to overthrow the government of President Patrice Talon was thwarted largely due to the ...

As stated in the publication, France and Benin have recently been strengthening the ties between their armed forces against the background of an increasing terrorist threat in the country ...

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Benin President Patrice Talon on Saturday will inaugurate an exhibition of historic treasures returned by France last year, nearly 130 years after they were stolen by colonial forces. The 26 pieces, ...