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Benin says situation ‘under control’ after apparent coup attempt

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/benin-coup-president-patrice-talon-b2879570.htmlhttps://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/breaking-benin-army-officer-seizes-36363725https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62v7n9wzkyo
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Benin says situation ‘under control’ after apparent coup attempt Open in Independent.co.uk
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  • Soldiers led by Lt. Col. Pascal Tigri announced on state television that President Talon had been ousted, and the coup quickly collapsed amid a military crackdown.
  • ECOWAS quickly deployed a standby force from several West African states to help preserve democracy in Benin during the attempted takeover.
  • The Nigerian airstrikes and ground support helped crush the rebellion, with Tigri still at large and the hostages' fate unsettled.

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Army officer seizes TV station and declares himself president in military coup

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/breaking-benin-army-officer-seizes-36363725Mirror.co.uk
Army officer seizes TV station and declares himself president in military coup

Benin coup attempt to oust President Talon foiled by loyalist troops, minister says

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62v7n9wzkyoBbc.com
Benin coup attempt to oust President Talon foiled by loyalist troops, minister says

Soldiers announce apparent military coup in Benin

https://www.nbcnews.com/world/africa/soldiers-announce-apparent-military-coup-benin-rcna247813Nbcnews.com
Soldiers announce apparent military coup in Benin

Benin: ECOWAS troops deployed after failed coup attempt – DW – 12/07/2025

https://www.dw.com/en/benin-ecowas-troops-deployed-after-failed-coup-attempt/a-75050722Dw.com
Benin: ECOWAS troops deployed after failed coup attempt – DW – 12/07/2025

Benin Army Lieutenant hijacks state TV station and declares himself president

https://metro.co.uk/2025/12/07/benin-army-lieutenant-hijacks-state-tv-station-declares-president-25242397/Metro.co.uk
Benin Army Lieutenant hijacks state TV station and declares himself president

Moment armed forces storm onto live television to declare 'military coup'

https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/breaking-moment-armed-forces-storm-36363827Dailystar.co.uk
Moment armed forces storm onto live television to declare 'military coup'

Benin's government says coup attempt 'foiled' after soldiers claimed to have seized power

https://news.sky.com/story/benins-government-says-coup-attempt-foiled-after-soldiers-claimed-to-have-seized-power-13480487News.sky.com
Benin's government says coup attempt 'foiled' after soldiers claimed to have seized power

Benin interior minister says coup attempt foiled by loyalist troops

https://www.euronews.com/2025/12/07/benin-interior-minister-says-military-coup-attempt-foiled-by-loyalist-troopsEuronews.com
Benin interior minister says coup attempt foiled by loyalist troops

Benin's interior minister says a coup has been foiled

https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/soldiers-announce-apparent-military-coup-benin-128183042Abcnews.go.com
Benin's interior minister says a coup has been foiled

Benin coup leader's location and fate of hostages unknown after failed takeover

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-12-08/benin-coup-leaders-location-fate-of-hostages-unknown-after-failed-takeoverLatimes.com
Benin coup leader's location and fate of hostages unknown after failed takeover

Soldiers appear on television to announce apparent military coup in Benin

https://apnews.com/article/benin-coup-soldiers-66ac8edf0e5acf6ebfa37c46131713c8Apnews.com
Soldiers appear on television to announce apparent military coup in Benin

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