AU and ECOWAS Condemn Attempted Coup in Benin Republic
The African Union and ECOWAS have vehemently denounced the attempted military coup in Benin Republic orchestrated by a group of military officers led by Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri. The coup plotters claimed to have overthrown President Patrice Talon and dissolved state institutions, prompting widespread condemnation from regional bodies.
AU Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf warned against military interference in politics, emphasizing the need to uphold constitutional order and democratic legitimacy. Both AU and ECOWAS called for a swift return to constitutional governance in Benin.
The coup attempt has raised concerns about the stability and democratic gains in the region.
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