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From Renoir to JR: the exhibitions not to miss in Paris in 2026

This year brings a host of new exhibitions in and around the French capital, including a major Matisse retrospective, a monumental installation on the Pont Neuf bridge and an homage to British photographer Martin Parr, who passed away in December. RFI looks at some of the highlights on the upcoming…

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Benin heads to polls after failed coup shakes political landscape

Benin votes on Sunday in legislative and local elections that come just over a month after an attempted coup shook the commercial capital Cotonou. The vote follows weeks of campaigning and comes ahead of a presidential election in April.

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Lookman shines in Nigeria romp while Salah scores to help Egypt reach Afcon last eight

Nigeria reached the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 4-0 win over Mozambique, while Mohamed Salah scored for Egypt as they beat Benin 3-1 after extra time

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Attia stars as Egypt end Benin's fight to reach last eight at Cup of Nations

Marwan Attia scored and set up a goal as Egypt saw off Benin 3-1 on Monday night to advance to the quarter-finals at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

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Egypt vs Benin: AFCON prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Mohamed Salah looking to fire Pharaohs into Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals

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Five things we learned on Day 6: Nigeria find danger in dominance

Super crowd pleasers those Super Eagles. Nigeria restored the neutrals' faith with gore and disorder as they brilliantly chopped through Tunisia's defences to lead 3-0 and then conceded two goals to nearly self-terminate with extreme prejudice.

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Benin secure their first-ever AFCON victory with a 1-0 win over Botswana

Benin secured their first-ever victory at the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday in front of a vibrant crowd of supporters at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.

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DRC and Senegal finish all square as Benin enter Group D's endgame

Senegal and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) shared the spoils on Saturday in Tangier to maintain the drama in Group D over the identity of the pool winners following Benin's victory over Botswana.

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Afcon 2025: Jackson double seals Senegal’s win against Botswana – as it happened

Nicolas Jackson scored twice as Senegal strolled to victory over Botswana, while DR Congo also won their Group D opener

The Guardian - UK

AFCON 2025: Final fixture, semi-final, quarter-final, last-16 results and final group tables

Africa Cup of Nations final is upon us in Morocco

Evening Standard

Coup contagion? A rash of African power grabs suggests copycats are taking note of others’ success

In a scene that has become familiar across parts of Africa of late, a group of armed men in military garb appeared on state TV on Dec. 7, 2025, to announce that they had suspended the constitution and seized control.

The Conversation

France backs Benin after foiled coup as Ecowas warns of rising instability

France has confirmed it provided surveillance, observation and logistical backing to Benin’s armed forces during the weekend’s attempted coup, stepping in at the request of the authorities in Cotonou as loyalist troops moved to regain control.

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Nigerian troops held in Burkina Faso after ‘unfriendly’ emergency landing

Unauthorised touchdown comes less than 24 hours after Nigerian forces intervened in attempted coup in Benin

The Guardian - UK

Benin’s failed coup: three factors behind the takeover attempt

Military elements attempted to topple Benin’s government in early December 2025. However, unlike other coups across the Sahel and west Africa since 2020, this bid triggered a military response from Benin’s neighbours.

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The Independent UK

Benin coup leader's location and fate of hostages unknown after failed takeover

The apparent leader of a failed coup in Benin is on the run and the fate of hostages remains unclear a day after a group of soldiers attempted to overthrow the government of the West African nation

Radio France Internationale

France condemns attempted coup in Benin, president says situation is 'under control'

France has condemned the attempted coup Benin and has called on its nationals in the country to stay alert, as Benin’s President Patrice Talon confirmed that the coup had been thwarted and the situation was “totally under control”.

The Independent UK

Benin coup leader still on the run after thwarted government takeover

Benin’s President assured the public that the situation was under control after the attempted coup on Sunday

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West Africa's Latest Coup Attempt: Benin Soldiers Storm State TV Before Being Crushed by Loyalist Forces

Soldiers stormed Benin's state TV to oust President Patrice Talon, but loyalists crushed the coup. Fourteen, including Lt Col Pascal Tigri, were arrested in West Africa's latest failed power grab.

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Troops and warplanes deployed in Benin after ‘failed coup attempt’

West African Ecowas forces sent to country after group of soldiers announced dissolution of government on state TV

Euronews

Benin interior minister says military coup attempt foiled by loyalist troops

Benin’s interior minister said a coup plot, announced by a group of soldiers on state-run television earlier on Sunday, has been foiled. Benin is the latest in a string of coups plotted across west Africa over the past few weeks.

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Benin authorities say coup attempt foiled, President Talon safe

Benin's interior minister on Sunday said that the army had thwarted an attempted coup by a group of soldiers. President Patrice Talon's entourage said he was safe while the regular army said it had regained control.

The Independent UK

Benin says situation ‘under control’ after apparent coup attempt

It comes after soldiers announced the country’s president had been removed

The Conversation

Ciara’s Beninese citizenship: marketing ploys can’t heal the past

African American singer Ciara received citizenship from the Republic of Benin in 2025 as a descendant of enslaved Africans. The images of her ceremony at Ouidah’s slave route memorial site, “Door of No Return”, were broadcast worldwide. Surrounded by drummers and dignitaries, she held a new Beninese passport aloft, a…

The Guardian - UK

Protesters target major new Nigerian museum embroiled in looted artefacts row

Protest at Mowaa comes amid dispute over ownership of Benin bronzes looted by British colonial forces

The Independent UK

Protesters disrupt the soft opening of a new museum in Nigeria that was to house returned artifacts

Protesters in Nigeria have disrupted the soft launch of a new, state-backed museum in the country’s south ahead of its scheduled opening this week, saying it was a violation of Benin City's cultural heritage

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