Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji
Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji is a prominent Béninese politician and government spokesperson, known for his role in communicating critical information regarding national security and military operations. Recently, he was in the news following a devastating attack by presumed jihadists in the W National Park, where 54 Béninese soldiers were killed, marking the deadliest incident linked to rising Islamist violence in the region.
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Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji is the government spokesman who commented on the situation regarding French forces.
Ringleader Lt Col Pascal Tigri hiding in Togo, official tells BBC
United Kingdom· 2025-12-10
Wilfried Leandre Houngbedji is the Benin government spokesperson who reported on the arrests related to the coup.
Hunt for plotters and their hostages after Nigerian interventionUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-08
A government spokesperson, Wilfried Leandre Houngbedji, said that 14 people had been arrested in connection with the coup attempt.
Benin president says coup bid thwarted, vows retribution
Tanzania· 2025-12-08
Government spokesman Wilfried Leandre Houngbedji reported that a total of 14 soldiers had been arrested.
Nigeria điều tiêm kích giúp Benin phá âm mưu đảo chính
Vietnam· 2025-12-08
A government spokesperson, Wilfried Léandre Houngbedji, earlier said that 14 people had been arrested in connection with the coup attempt.
Troops and warplanes deployed in Benin after ‘failed coup attempt’ | BeninUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-07Wilfried Leandre Houngbedji is the government spokesperson who reported that 14 soldiers were arrested.
Đảo chính bất thành, nhóm binh sĩ Benin bị bắtVietnam· 2025-12-07Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji is the spokesperson for Patrice Talon, supporting his stance against a third term.
Bénin : Kémi Seba accuse Patrice Talon de préparer un « coup d'État institutionnel » via le code électoral | Gabonreview.com
Gabon· 2025-08-18
Wilfried Leandre Houngbedji is a government spokesperson who expressed determination to continue the fight against the jihadists.
Benin admits that 54 soldiers killed in border attack by JnimUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-24
Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji is the government spokesperson who announced the casualties from the attack.
Bénin : 54 militaires tués dans une attaque djihadiste présumée, dans le parc national du W
France· 2025-04-23