Militants inflicted heavy losses on Benin's armed forces in a recent attack, highlighting the growing threat of jihadi ...

An Al-Qaeda-linked jihadist group on Friday claimed responsibility for an attack in northern Benin near the borders with Burkina Faso and Niger that killed at least 28 troops this week.

The Benin Republic has summoned a Nigerien diplomat following allegations by Niger’s junta leader, Abdourahamane Tchiani, ...

Twenty-eight soldiers were killed in an attack in northern Benin, a security source told AFP on Thursday, as violence blamed on jihadists based in neighbouring countries increases.

COTONOU, Benin — Militants inflicted heavy losses on Benin’s armed forces during an attack this week on a fortified military ...

The Benin Republic has summoned a Nigerien diplomat in response to allegations by Niger's junta leader, Abdourahamane Tchiani, accusing Benin of supporting terrorist activities in West Africa.

Benin Republic has summoned a Nigerien diplomat amid accusations by Niger Republic’s military leader, Abdourahamane Tchiani, that neighbouring countries are supporting terrorism in West Africa.

While the perpetrators remain unidentified, Benin has faced increasing attacks in its northern region, often linked to ...

Benin's armed forces suffered severe losses after an Islamist militant attack in the north. A well-equipped military position was targeted, resulting in significant casualties. The main opposition ...

A diplomatic crisis fueled by political tension between Niger and Benin is hampering economic activity in both countries. As Cameron Hudson, Africa Program Manager at the Center for Strategic and ...