Benin Foils Weekend Coup Attempt, President Talon Regains Control
Benin President Patrice Talon says his government and armed forces thwarted a coup attempt in Cotonou on Sunday, as ECOWAS and Nigeria deploy troops to restore stability.
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Benin President Patrice Talon says his government and armed forces thwarted a coup attempt in Cotonou on Sunday, as ECOWAS and Nigeria deploy troops to restore stability.
Benin’s army thwarted a coup attempt as soldiers claimed to seize power on TV. President Talon is safe, ECOWAS backs efforts to restore order.
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