Benin Republic Government Confirms Failure of Coup Attempt; President Safe Amid Security Concerns
The Benin government has confirmed the failure of a coup attempt led by a small faction of soldiers in Cotonou. President Patric Talon remains safe as regular army forces reassert control.
The attempt, orchestrated by a group identifying as the military committee refound CMR led by Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri, was swiftly contained. The situation prompted heightened security measures in key areas of the capital.
Despite disruptions, normalcy is gradually returning. This incident is part of a broader trend of coup attempts in West Africa.
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