benin coup attempt

Benin Foils Attempted Coup with Regional Support Amid a surge of military takeovers in West Africa, Benin successfully thwarted an attempted coup with assistance from regional allies. The president assured stability despite an early morning crisis. President Patrice Talon confirmed the situation is under control. Nigerian forces provided critical support to counter the coup. A troubling pattern of coups has developed in West Africa. Swift Response to Crisis On Sunday, Benin experienced a coup attempt when…

ECOWAS Deploys Forces Following Failed Coup Attempt in Benin West African regional group ECOWAS has announced the deployment of forces to Benin after an attempted coup was foiled. This move aims to support the Beninese government in maintaining constitutional order and territorial integrity. Forces from Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast, and Ghana will assist the Beninese army. The coup attempt was announced by a group called the Military Committee for Refoundation. Beninese President Patrice Talon condemned the…