Benin's Coup Attempt Foiled by Loyalist Troops

Benin's President Patrice Talon appeared on television to reassure citizens that an attempted coup earlier in the day was 'totally under control' following the intervention of loyalist troops. The coup attempt began when a group of soldiers declared a takeover on national television, suspending the constitution. The government responded with force, including an air strike believed to have been carried out by Nigerian fighter jets. The president commended the army for remaining loyal and vowed that the perpetrators would be punished. The attempted coup is the latest in a series of such incidents in West Africa, raising concerns about regional stability. Benin has been considered one of Africa's more stable democracies, but President Talon has faced criticism for suppressing dissent.

Benin's President Patrice Talon condemned a foiled coup attempt by a group of soldiers who announced the dissolution of the government on state TV. The coup attempt was quickly foiled by the Beninese Armed Forces, and Interior Minister Alassane Seidou announced that the situation was under control. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) condemned the coup and deployed a regional troop to support Benin's army. The coup attempt is the latest in a string of military takeovers in West Africa. President Talon has been in power since 2016 and is set to step down next April after the presidential election.

Benin's government has foiled a coup attempt by a group of soldiers who claimed to have seized power on national television. The soldiers, who called themselves the 'military committee for refoundation', announced the dissolution of the government, suspension of the constitution, and closure of land, air, and sea borders. However, the government quickly regained control, and President Patrice Talon appeared on state television to declare that the situation was 'totally under control'. The coup attempt occurred ahead of a presidential election next April, in which Talon is stepping down after serving since 2016. 14 people have been arrested in connection with the coup attempt.