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Islamic State claims Niger airport attack
The “surprise and coordinated” assault inflicted significant damage, the group has reportedly said in a statement
Feb 2, 2026 09:38
Ex-minister arrested over failed African coup – media
Alassane Tigri has been detained after his brother attempted to oust Benin President Patrice Talon in December
Jan 30, 2026 13:43
France behind Niger airport attack – leader
Mercenaries behind the assault were backed by French President Emmanuel Macron and his Benin and Ivory Coast counterparts, the Sahel state’s leader has said
Jan 30, 2026 10:21
Dozens detained in Benin for plotting coup – media
The suspects are being prosecuted on charges including treason, murder, and endangering state security following an attempt to oust President Patrice Talon
Dec 17, 2025 09:08
Whereabouts of African coup attempt leader revealed – media
Pascal Tigri and others are reportedly taking refuge in Togo after an uprising in neighboring Benin
Dec 11, 2025 10:12
Nigeria approves troop deployment to neighboring state
The measure formally authorizes a peace mission in Benin, where forces earlier helped to quell a coup attempt
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