The government of Benin announced on Sunday that its armed forces successfully thwarted a coup attempt by a group of soldiers, and President Patrice Talon vowed that the plotters will be punished. What Happened Wider Implications For Benin, Region & Democracy What to Watch Next
On 26 November 2025, the military of Guinea-Bissau, frustrated by what they saw as a manipulated election and a president who had outlived his legitimacy as France’s loyal intermediary, took control in a swift and orderly manner. This is not a sensational headline or exaggerated narrative—it marks the latest chapter in West Africa’s ongoing struggle […]
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for a continental overhaul of Africa’s security strategy, proposing the establishment of a permanent forum for African Chiefs of Defence Staff and a unified African defence doctrine to confront rising threats like terrorism and cybercrime. Delivering his message through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the inaugural African Chiefs […]
Guinea-Bissau’s President, Umaro Sissoco Embalo, recently issued a threat to expel a diplomatic mission sent by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the regional political and economic bloc. This warning was revealed in a statement on Sunday. The rising tensions stem from a dispute regarding the length of Embalo’s presidential term, which began […]