Benin: The army struck by mourning

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The Beninese army is mourning. General Moumouni Zankaro passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024.

Mourning in the Benin army. Indeed, General Moumouni Zankaro passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024 at his home, according to reports from Radio Bip FM. For now, the reasons for the death of the former Chief of Staff of the army, who was even present last Tuesday at the rank-wearing ceremony in Déssa, have not yet been revealed.

It should be noted that General Moumouni Zankaro, who retired on January 1, 2013, celebrated his 69th birthday yesterday, Sunday, April 7, 2024.

Who is Moumouni Zankaro?

Moumouni Zankaro, described as a “true man of the field,” received distinctions in the Central African Republic and Congo. He was promoted to Brigadier General by President Boni Yayi on July 1, 2012.