patrice talon

The Digest: Benin has placed former defense minister and opposition figure Candide Azannai in pre-trial detention, accusing him of plotting against the state and inciting rebellion following a failed coup earlier this month. Key Points: Azannai was arrested last week at his party's...

The Digest: Nigeria’s military intervention in the Benin Republic was triggered by a direct request from President Patrice Talon to halt Sunday’s coup attempt. Key Points President Bola Tinubu ordered NAF jets into Benin after an urgent appeal from Cotonou. Fighter jets dropped explosives...

The Digest: The Nigerian Air Force has acknowledged conducting operations in the Benin Republic to support the restoration of democratic order after Sunday’s attempted coup. Rooted in the storm of regional instability, the move was carried out under ECOWAS protocols as part of a broader...

The Digest: The presidency of the Benin Republic has asserted that President Patrice Talon is safe and the regular army is regaining control from a faction of soldiers who earlier declared a coup on national television. The government dismissed the group as a "small" faction that only...

The Digest: Benin Republic has been plunged into crisis following an attempted coup, with gunfire reported near President Patrice Talon’s residence in Cotonou and a faction of soldiers appearing on state TV to announce a takeover. The French embassy has urged residents to stay indoors, while...

The Digest: Military personnel in the West African nation of Benin have announced the seizure of power from President Patrice Talon in an apparent coup, declaring a suspension of the constitution and the closure of all borders. The soldiers, appearing on national television, stated they are...