Your account has been succesfully created.

Spotlight | Benin
After a series of defeats, Patrice Talon's army is looking for results

Reading time 4 minutes
Beninese President Patrice Talon (right) being driven through Cotonou, in August 2022.
Beninese President Patrice Talon (right) being driven through Cotonou, in August 2022. © Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/MaxPPP

Weakened by a succession of setbacks against armed groups on the northern border, Benin's armed forces are trying to regain a foothold with the help of private service providers, France and the EU.

Read also

Sign up for real-time alerts and be notified of new editions!  

Once registered, you will be notified by a short message on your computer or mobile phone as soon as a new edition of our publication or an alert is published. Stay informed anytime, anywhere!