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Benin’s military takeover on state TV led to the president’s removal and the dissolution of government, signaling a direct challenge to constitutional order.
Benin has joined a growing list of African countries where military officers have seized power since 2020, with the takeover lasting hours before officials said it was foiled.
Benin’s leadership condemned the foiled coup bid and pledged swift restoration of normal governance after mutineers were forced back.

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Benin soldiers announced on national TV that they seized power and suspended the constitution.
Loyalist forces and the national guard reportedly regained control after initial military actions.
The coup attempt occurred as Benin was preparing for its April presidential election.
Officials described the situation as under control with only a small group involved.
Analysts say regional coups reflect deteriorating democratic norms in West and Central Africa.
The report notes a recent coup in Guinea-Bissau as a point of regional trend.
The coup disrupted signals briefly, with state TV being taken over then reportedly restored to loyalist control.
Patrice Talon was nearing the end of his term, with elections scheduled for April.
The piece frames this as a controversial move amid a tense regional democracy landscape.
The report lists trending stories and public reaction details from the outlet's site.

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West Africa deploys regional forces as Benin foils an attempted mutiny and stabilizes the capital.
President Patrice Talon says the situation is under control after security forces acted against the plotters.
Nigeria’s air force reportedly struck targets in Benin in line with Ecowas mandate.
The mutiny aimed to destabilize Benin’s government and institutions, officials say.
The coup attempt followed regional instability as neighboring West African states experienced military takeovers.
A government spokesperson said 14 people had been arrested in connection with the coup plot.
Benin was preparing for a presidential election in April, marking the end of Talon’s mandate.
The group calling itself the Military Committee for Refoundation announced the government’s dissolution on state TV.
Talon credited with reviving the economy but faces jihadist attacks increasing in the region.
The incident adds to regional concerns about democratic stability in West Africa.

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Benin’s army foiled an attempted coup, with mutineers allegedly fleeing the capital.
Interior Minister Seidou said loyalist troops regained control after the mutiny.
ECOWAS ordered a regional troop deployment to support Benin and preserve constitutional order.
The Military Committee for Refoundation had announced Lt. Col. Pascal Tigri was its president.
Cotonou experienced gunfire and patrols as authorities stabilized the city.
The coup followed a regional trend of West African military takeovers.
Talon has led Benin since 2016 and was due to step down in April after the next election.
Officials arrested 13 soldiers involved in the coup, with the status of the leader unclear.
The incident drew attention from regional and international observers monitoring West Africa.
The attack marked another chapter in West Africa’s volatile security landscape.

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Benin faces a failed coup attempt in Cotonou as mutineers are reported fleeing the scene.
Talon vows to find those involved and assures they will be found safe.
The government reports detentions of soldiers involved in the attempted coup.
ECOWAS says it has ordered a regional force to support Benin’s army to preserve constitutional order.
Benin has experienced multiple coups since independence, with stability since 1991.
Talon's ally Wadagni is named as a leading candidate in upcoming elections amid the upheaval.
The interior ministry confirmed the coup attempt and updates on the situation were provided by state media.
CEDEAO signals regional support to safeguard Benin's territorial integrity.
The mutiny highlighted ongoing instability in West Africa amid periodic military takeovers.
The incident occurred just ahead of elections and amid regional security concerns.

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