In a tragic incident, 28 soldiers were killed in an attack in northern Benin, a country in West Africa facing increasing jihadist violence. The attack occurred in the border area known as the ‘tri-border,’ amidst rising assaults attributed to Islamic State and Al-Qaeda-linked militants. Military sources reported 40 attackers neutralized during ongoing operations, while diplomatic sources highlighted that 121 soldiers have died in Benin since 2021. The security situation continues to deteriorate in the region, raising concerns about the stability of neighboring countries.