RABAT, the 25^th April 2025 – The Director General of CAFRAD, with a deep sadness and strong emotions, directs his sincere condolences to the Beninese government, people, and the bereaved families, following the terrorist attacks that took place on the 17^th of April in northern Benin. These barbaric acts, tragically, cost the lives of 54 soldiers of the Beninese Armed Forces while defending their party.

In an act of compassion and solidarity, the Director General of CAFRAD and the ensemble of the institution’s personnel firmly condemned these inhumane acts marked with cowardice and barbarism. CAFRAD, as a whole, wanted to express its solid support for the Beninese people in these terrible ordeals.

‘’The courage shown by these soldiers who fell in the defence of their party will never be forgotten,’’ he emphasised. ‘’Their memory will be etched in our hearts as a symbol of bravery, determination, and engagement in peace and the security of our dear continent’’.

Seamlessly, CAFRAD renounced its commitment to the fundamental values of peace, liberty, and democracy. This is while renewing its firm opposition to all forms of obscurantism, intolerance, fundamentalism and violent extremism.

Finally, special thoughts were addressed to the injured as well as the families affected by this calamity, with wishes of courage and returning comfort to surmount this tragedy.