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Benin's Government Thwarts Coup Attempt, Situation Under Control

On December 7, 2025, a coup attempt in Benin was swiftly thwarted by loyalist troops after soldiers claimed to have dissolved President Patrice Talon's government. The government announced that the situation is now under control, with fourteen individuals arrested and military searches ongoing for fugitive soldiers. Despite casualties on both sides, the capital, Cotonou, remains calm, highlighting the fragility of Benin's democratic stability in a politically unstable region.

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Benin's Government Thwarts Coup Attempt, Situation Under Control

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On December 7, 2025, a group of soldiers in Benin attempted a coup by declaring the dissolution of President Patrice Talon's government on national television. The coup was swiftly thwarted by loyalist troops, leading to the arrest of fourteen individuals involved in the plot and a military search for fugitive soldiers. The situation in the capital, Cotonou, remained mostly calm following the government's regained control.

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On December 7, 2025, an attempted coup in Benin was announced by a group of soldiers claiming to have dissolved President Patrice Talon's government. However, the coup was quickly foiled by loyalist troops, restoring control to the government and resulting in casualties on both sides. This incident highlights the fragility of Benin's democratic stability amidst a backdrop of political unrest in the region.

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On December 7, 2025, an attempted coup in Benin was swiftly thwarted by government forces, resulting in casualties on both sides. The coup was announced on state television by a group of soldiers claiming to have dissolved President Patrice Talon's government. Following the incident, the military has been actively searching for fugitive soldiers involved in the coup attempt.

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Sky News3 days ago

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Benin's government announced that its armed forces successfully thwarted an attempted coup after soldiers claimed on national television to have seized power. The situation was declared under control, with fourteen individuals arrested in connection with the incident, highlighting a significant political upheaval in the country.

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