Benin
2026 ISIL attack on Niger Airport
On the night of 29 Jan 2026, ISIL militants launched an attack on Diori Hamani International Airport and its adjacent airbase.
2026 Benin Parliamentary Elections
In the parliamentary elections held on 11 Jan 2026, Benin's ruling alliance secured a total sweep of the National Assembly, winning all 109 seats.
Failed coup in Benin sparks regional intervention and crackdown ahead of elections
On Dec 7, 2025, a military coup attempt in Benin was successfully thwarted by loyalist forces with significant military assistance from neighboring Nigeria.