Twenty-eight Beninese soldiers died in a jihadist attack, raising concerns over security in the region.

In a recent attack near Benin's border with Burkina Faso and Niger, 28 Beninese soldiers were killed. The assault targeted one of the country's most fortified northern positions, highlighting the growing threat of jihadist groups in the region. Benin has faced over 120 military deaths since 2021 due to increasing insurgent attacks. The national guard chief, Colonel Faizou Gomina, called for better military leadership and strategy to counter these security threats.

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