Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists attack military posts in Benin Republic, kill 70 soldiers

The Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), an al-Qaeda affiliate in the Sahel, said it killed 70 soldiers in an attack on two military posts in northern Benin, Reuters is reporting Citing a report from a SITE Intelligence Group, an American for- …

Al Qaeda-Affiliated Group Claims Deadliest Attack Yet In Benin, Killing 70 Soldiers

An al Qaeda-linked jihadist group, Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), has claimed responsibility for a deadly assault that left 70 Beninese soldiers dead in two coordinated attacks in the country’s northeast, according to a report by the SITE …

Volta Regional Police seize ammunition on Accra-Benin bound bus

Police officers stationed at the Tadzewu-Mitsrikasa barrier in the Volta Region seized a sizable consignment of ammunition during a routine search in the early hours of Friday, April 18, 2025. At approximately 3:30 a.m., officers pulled over a Hyundai bus …

Copper Princesses in high spirits as they prepare to face Benin in Togo

AFTER securing a narrow but vital 2-1 win over Benin in the first leg of the final round of qualifiers, the Zambia Under-17 Women’s National Team is brimming with determination and optimism ahead of the return leg to be played on a neutral venue on April …

EASTER CELEBRATION: Benin Club, 1931 Holds Party, Inducts New Members

As part of Easter celebration the Benin Club 1931 on Saturday inducted some new members into the club. Pius Nsogho reports that six life members were also decorated. www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong www.facebook.com/itvradiong …

Jihadist expansion reshapes border areas of Niger, Nigeria and Benin – Report

By Zagazola Makama Violent campaigns by jihadist groups linked to Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State are reshaping security dynamics across the border areas of Niger, Nigeria, and Benin, according to a new security analysis. The report indicates that the Jama’ …

Al-Qaeda affiliate claims deadly attack on Benin military posts, killing 70 soldiers

COTONOU, April 20 — Al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM said it killed 70 soldiers in raids on two military posts in north Benin, the biggest death count claimed by jihadists in the country in over a decade of activity in West Africa, the SITE Intelligence Group said …

BREAKING: Al Qaeda affiliate says it killed 70 soldiers in Benin, SITE reports

Al Qaeda affiliate says it killed 70 soldiers in Benin, SITE reports

DAKAR (Reuters) - Al Qaeda affiliate JNIM has said it killed 70 soldiers in raids on two military posts in Benin, the SITE Intelligence Group reported on Saturday. The West African state and its coastal neighbour Togo have suffered a series of attacks in …

Al Qaeda affiliate says it killed 70 soldiers in Benin, SITE reports