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December 09, 2025
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Benin president says situation 'under control' after coup attempt



Cotonou, Benin (AFP) Dec 8, 2025
Benin's president said the "situation is completely under control" in his country after the government thwarted an attempted coup thanks to loyalist soldiers with support from Nigerian forces. A group of soldiers announced Sunday 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. Beninese military and security sources said around a dozen soldiers had bee ... read more

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