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Benin's Military Hit Hard by Islamist Attack: 30 Dead

1/10/2025

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Benin's military suffered a devastating blow as Islamist militants launched a fierce attack near the borders of Niger and Burkina Faso, claiming the lives of approximately 30 soldiers. Colonel Faizou Gomina called for enhanced leadership and strategic reforms, highlighting the alarming rise in jihadist violence that has led to over 120 military deaths since 2021.

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Benin's military suffered a devastating blow as Islamist militants launched a fierce attack near the borders of Niger and Burkina Faso, claiming the lives of approximately 30 soldiers. Colonel Faizou Gomina called for enhanced leadership and strategic reforms, highlighting the alarming rise in jihadist violence that has led to over 120 military deaths since 2021.