« The attackers of this vain attempt aimed to vitrify me, but they were vitrified by the valor, vigilance and courage of the Presidential Guard “. These are the words of the head of state, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, after this attack on the Presidential Palace on Wednesday evening. Comment taken by Chad News. Le Journal of Chad, for his part, evokes a “ attempt at destabilization » and recalls that 18 attackers were “ neutralized near the Presidential Palace ». « A group of individuals attacked the Palace guards, despite instructions and summons “, explained prosecutor Oumar Mahamat Kedelaye, “ on national television at 8 p.m. », specifies Tchad Vision. The prosecutor adds: these individuals “ forced entry, and the Presidential Guard responded ».
Inconsistencies
An official version in which Max Kemkoye hardly believes, whose comments are quoted by Cross out. « In an incisive intervention “, tells us the information site, the opponent “ criticized the official story, which he describes as an ‘unfortunate montage’. According to him, “ the idea that attackers, armed with simple knives and in a state of intoxication, were able to resist the security forces for several hours, is not only absurd, but highlights serious inconsistencies in the security management of the country “. And he asks: “ If disorganized individuals can approach a highly secure place, what about the security of the entire territory and citizens? ? ».
Point triple
Also in the news, a new terrorist attack in Benin. “ Having started as a rumor in the early hours of this Thursday, January 9, 2025, the information was finally confirmed by an army official “, announcement the New Tribune. « According to a senior officer, this represents a total of 28 deaths recorded in the ranks of the Beninese Security and Defense Forces. ». « The attack took place at the Triple Point », on the borders of Benin, Burkina and Niger. Daily life the Storm speaks of a “ real carnage representing the biggest loss suffered by Benin since its commitment to the fight against terrorism ». The Storm adds that “ the attackers launched an offensive in the camp of Beninese soldiers around 4 p.m., leading to an exchange of fire that lasted nearly eight hourss ». « After which “, further specifies the newspaper, “ the Beninese army succeeded in neutralizing dozens of suspected jihadists.” “Difficult to say the number of attackers killed,” estimates the Beninese daily, “ but we are talking about around fifty losses on the jihadist side “. Finally, in the columns of BanoutoColonel Faizou Gomina, chief of staff of the national guard, “ deplores the attack and the loss of Beninese soldiers, and offers its condolences to the families ».
Debates and speculations
We are now going to Ivory Coast. In sight: the presidential election which will take place in October. “ Presidential election 2025: Alassane Ouattara ready to continue serving his country », titreAfrik.com. « An announcement that revives the political debate and raises questions », Adds the information site. Alassane Ouattara, 83, in power for 11 years, made his wishes to the diplomatic corps, “ a declaration under the seal of hesitation »tells us Afrik.com which takes up the words of the Ivorian president: “ As of today, I have not yet made a decision. But I can reassure you that I am in good health and eager to continue serving my country ». « The president’s statement is sure to fuel debate and speculation in political and media circles. », estimates for his part Brotherhood Morning for whom the suspense remains, but one thing is certain: the head of state remains resolutely committed to the well-being of the Ivorian nation “. Finally, the Infodrome recalls that the opposition is hostile “ to this candidacy which would be illegal, with regard to the Ivorian constitution limiting the number of possible mandates to two. »