Benin: Attempted Coup Quickly Thwarted
Benin experienced a tense day on December 7, 2025, when a group of soldiers attempted to overthrow the government. The mutineers, presenting themselves as a “Refoundation Committee,” briefly occupied the national television station to announce the dismissal of President Patrice Talon and the dissolution of state institutions. Loyal armed forces quickly intervened to regain control […]
