Benin
To curb jihadist threat, Cotonou tries to win over hearts and minds

A civil-military committee in the department of Atacora, Benin, in July 2025.
A civil-military committee in the department of Atacora, Benin, in July 2025. © Strategic Stabilization Advisors
In order to hinder the recruitment and propaganda efforts of jihadist groups, the Beninese armed forces have set up local consultation structures designed to strengthen ties between the population and the army in the north of the country. This initiative is supported by a handful of American partners. [...]
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