US Embassy Lifts Advisory as Calm Returns to Cotonou After Benin Coup Attempt

The US Embassy in Cotonou has lifted its shelter-in-place advisory for Americans as calm returns to the city after a failed coup attempt in Benin. The unrest erupted on Sunday when a faction of soldiers sought to overthrow President Patric Talon's government.

The situation escalated with soldiers appearing on state television, announcing the dissolution of the government. However, loyalist troops regained control, thwarting the coup attempt.

Interior Minister Alassan Seidou confirmed the situation was under control, with soldiers arrested and the city returning to normalcy.