The Beninese Army is urging joint action against terrorism after a deadly attack in northern Benin claimed the lives of around 30 soldiers.
The attack, carried out on January 9 by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), targeted an army position near the borders with Burkina Faso and Niger.
General Fructueux Gbaguidi, Chief of Staff of the Beninese Armed Forces, called for enhanced military collaboration within the sub-region, emphasizing the need for a unified response to terrorist networks that “ignore borders” and “work in networks.”
This appeal comes amid strained relations between Benin and Niger, with Niamey accusing Cotonou of collusion with France to undermine its transitional government, established following the coup in July 2023.
