Cotonou, Benin, Dec 7, 2025 (AFP) - Benin president says situation 'under control' after coup attempt

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2025-12-08

Benin's president said Sunday that the "situation is completely under control" in his country after the government thwarted an attempted coup thanks to loyalist soldiers, as Nigerian troops lent support. A group of soldiers announced earlier in the day on state television that they had ousted President Patrice Talon. That sparked a swift response from loyal army forces, joined by air strikes and troop deployments from neighbouring Nigeria. Benine......

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