“Military authorities cut ties with traditional Western allies such as France and the US after the coups and turned to Russia to help in fighting jihadist activity.” And it looks as if the Russians are really helping. “Al-Qaeda affiliate claims deadly attack on Benin military posts, killing 70 soldiers,” Reuters, April 20, 2025 (thanks to […]
Benin: Jihad group kills at least 28 troops in raid on army
Clearly in Benin as elsewhere in Africa, government troops are no match for the jihadis. Who is training, equipping and paying the jihadis? “Al-Qaeda-linked jihadist group claims deadly Benin attack,” AFP, January 10, 2025 (thanks to The Religion of Peace): COTONOU: An Al-Qaeda-linked jihadist group on Friday claimed responsibility for an attack in northern Benin near the […]
Benin hardest hit as al Qaeda and ISIS expand operations into African coastal states
The mainstream media has been largely blind to the suffering of Africans due to jihad. As al Qaeda and the Islamic State expand in Africa, open-door immigration in the EU and Britain offers a perfect opportunity for jihadist infiltrators. Joe Biden stated in August: We believe in the nations of Africa, in the continent-wide spirit of entrepreneurship […]
Benin: Army foils jihad terror attack, AFP puts word ‘terrorist’ in quotes
Would AFP put the word “terrorist” in quotes, as if the designation were questionable, if these were “right-wing extremists”? What do you think? “Benin Foils ‘Terrorist’ Attack, Kills 8 Gunmen, Army Says,” Agence France-Presse, October 13, 2022: COTONOU, BENIN — Benin’s army has said it foiled a “terrorist” attack in the country’s northwest, killing eight gunmen […]
Benin: Muslims carry out jihad attack on police station, murder two cops
Note how Reuters puts quotation marks around the word “terrorists.” These dedicated Leftist “journalists” don’t want to be seen passing judgment upon al-Qaeda and the Islamic State. “2 Police Officers Killed in North Benin Attack,” Reuters, June 26, 2022 (thanks to The Religion of Peace): COTONOU, BENIN — Two police officers were killed and one wounded […]
Benin: Muslims murder five soldiers in national park
“Kill them wherever you find them” (Qur’an 2:191, 4:89, cf. 9:5) “Five Soldiers Killed in Attack in Northern Benin Park,” Reuters, April 12, 2022 (thanks to The Religion of Peace): COTONOU (Reuters) – Five soldiers were killed by suspected Islamist militants in northern Benin’s Pendjari National Park, two military sources said on Tuesday. The attack […]
Benin: Muslims murder at least eight people, including soldiers, park rangers, and French instructor
The jihad is spreading from Nigeria, Burkina Faso, and Niger. COTONOU, Benin (AP) — Attacks by suspected Islamic extremists in northern Benin have killed at least eight people, including army soldiers, park rangers and a French instructor, the government has confirmed.”Attacks in north Benin park kill 8 including French citizen,” by Virgile Ahissou, Associated Press, […]