Benin Army Chief and National Guard Head Freed After Failed Coup Attempt

Benin's Army Chief and National Guard Head were released following a failed coup attempt led by Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri. President Patrice Talon announced the government's restoration of control after loyalist forces intervened.

The incident adds to a series of recent coup attempts across West Africa, raising concerns about political stability in the region. The swift response of security forces and regional partners helped thwart the attempt to disrupt Benin's democratic order.