Benin’s foiled coup: president talon declares control as search for plotters continues
Sunday witnessed a period of instability in Benin, initiated by military personnel appearing on national television to declare President Patrice Talon’s overthrow. However, by Sunday evening, President Talon himself assured the public that the nation’s affairs were “completely under control.”
While authorities continue their pursuit of several individuals involved in Sunday’s thwarted coup attempt in Benin, a significant development is the release of all captives, including several high-ranking officers. Concurrently, the wider region is actively preparing to offer support, particularly military assistance, to Benin.
