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Benin reshuffles its army leadership and appoints General Abou Issa as chief of the Beninese armed forces.
3 articles from 4 November to 9 November 2026 · 🇧🇯 Benin
Army Corps General Abou Issa replaces Fructueux Gbaguidi as chief of staff of Benin's armed forces. Installed on 6 November, he says he wants to strengthen the presence of soldiers on the ground to fight terrorist groups on the northern borders, according to Seneweb.
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Army Corps General Abou Issa replaces Fructueux Gbaguidi as chief of staff of Benin's armed forces. Installed on 6 November, he says he wants to strengthen the presence of soldiers on the ground to fight terrorist groups on the northern borders, according to Seneweb.
🇧🇯 Benin · 18:50
Benin President Romuald Wadagni has appointed General Abou Issa as head of the army, replacing General Fructueux Gbaguidi, who has been assigned to the National Defence and Security Council. Three other officers are taking charge of the land, air and naval forces amid a jihadist threat in the north, Punch reports.
🇧🇯 Benin · 20:31
Lieutenant General Abou Issa becomes chief of staff of the Beninese Armed Forces, replacing Lieutenant General Fructueux Gbaguidi. The latter takes charge of the permanent secretariat of the National Defence and Security Council, while several other officers change roles, according to Beninintelligent.
🇧🇯 Benin · 17:26
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