Benin Coup Fails: What’s Next for the President?
Tensions rise in Benin after a failed coup against President Patrice Talon. On December 7, gunfire shook Cotonou as a faction of the military attempted to seize power, but loyal forces quickly regained control. At least 13 people, mostly active soldiers, have been arrested.
With the country preparing for presidential elections in April, all eyes are on Talon. Will he seek reconciliation or tighten security ahead of the vote? Regional powers ECOWAS and the African Union have condemned the coup and reaffirmed support for constitutional order.
The failed coup highlights growing political and security challenges in Benin and across West Africa, where a wave of military takeovers has rattled the region.
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