The Latest Breaking News from Benin

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 · Dec 9, 2025

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.

The Conversation · Dec 9, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025

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.

Euronews · Dec 7, 2025

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.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 7, 2025

Benin says situation ‘under control’ after apparent coup attempt

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

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2025

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 Conversation · Nov 20, 2025

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 Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025

When Nigeria will discover World Cup 2026 play-off opponents as dates for mini tournament confirmed

Nigeria have been handed a World Cup qualification lifeline after beating Benin

Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025