Coup attempt in Benin quelled by loyal armed forces, interior minister says
Update: 2025-12-07
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In Benin, at least 14 people have been arrested after a coup attempt in the West African nation. Benin’s Interior Minister Alassane Seidou says the country’s armed forces have thwarted an attempted coup. His statement came after soldiers appeared on state television and announced the removal of President Patrice Talon, the closure of borders and suspension of political parties. Government officials, however, later said the army was regaining control and the situation was under control Talon first took office in 2016 and was re-elected in 2021. The 67-year-old is due to step down at the end of his second term next year, the maximum allowed by the constitution. Al Jazeera’s Zein Basravi reports. Ibrahim Yahaya Ibrahim is the Deputy Director for the Sahel at the International Crisis group, he Joins us in the studio to discuss the latest developments. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Benin #BeninCoup #BeninCoupAttempt #WestAfrica #AfricaMilitaryCoup #Cotonou #PatriceTalon #ECOWAS #AfricanPolitics #BeninNews #BeninArmy #AlJazeeraEnglish
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