patrice talon

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...