BBC News A coup too far: Why Benin’s rebel soldiers failed where others in the region succeeded by External Source December 9, 2025 December 9, 2025 77 Plotters misjudged the national mood and Benin’s neighbours learnt from past errors, says analyst Paul Melly. Share 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTumblrRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail External Source Africa News Matters is powered by the Colorado non-profit Africa Agenda. We credit our sources via link sharing. Support us, make a donation today! previous post French feminists outraged by Brigitte Macron’s comment about activists next post Trump criticises ‘weak’ European leaders over Ukraine and immigration You may also like Driver killed and several injured after train derails... January 20, 2026 Second lady Usha Vance announces she is pregnant... January 20, 2026 Lyse Doucet: Trump is shaking the world order... January 20, 2026 Shock and confusion as Spain struggles for answers... January 20, 2026 Europe to suspend approval of US tariffs deal January 20, 2026 Colombia sentences ex-paramilitary leader Mancuso to 40 years... January 20, 2026 Ex-president accused of murder plot extradited to Burkina... January 20, 2026 UK defends Chagos deal after Trump calls it... January 20, 2026 France makes first interception targeting small boat crossings... January 20, 2026 Russian strikes again leave half of Kyiv with... January 20, 2026