Benin president says coup bid thwarted, vows retribution

Benin President Patrice Talon Says Security Forces Foiled Coup Attempt Promises Punishment for Plotters

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

Guinea-Bissau: A Sovereign Reckoning Against Françafrique's Grip

Guinea-Bissau: A Sovereign Reckoning Against Françafrique’s Grip

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 […]

Tinubu Urges African Unity Against Terrorism, Cybercrime, Proposes New Defence Doctrine

Tinubu Urges African Unity Against Terrorism, Cybercrime, Proposes New Defence Doctrine

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 […]

ECOWAS Diplomatic Mission Forced to Leave Guinea-Bissau Amid Presidential Term Dispute and Threats from Embalo

ECOWAS Diplomatic Mission Forced to Leave Guinea-Bissau Amid Presidential Term Dispute and Threats from Embalo

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 […]