Nigeria Condemns Attempted Coup in Benin Republic, Urges Calm and Democracy

Nigeria has vehemently condemned the attempted coup in Benin Republic, emphasizing the importance of upholding democracy and stability in the region. The coup, claimed by a military committee seeking to remove President Patric Talon, was quickly dismissed by Talon himself.

This incident comes amidst a troubling wave of military takeovers in the region, including in countries like Niger, Burkina Faso, and Madagascar. ECOWAS and the African Union have also pledged to take necessary measures to preserve democratic governance in the region.