""In the past three or four years, images such as this of soldiers bursting in front of national TV have become commonplace in most of West Africa, a sub-region that for two or three decades had seen considerable progress in terms of democratic governance,""
""A military coup d'etat is not and will never be a solution, whether you are in Benin or elsewhere. Benin today is living its democratic trajectory, with its flaws but also with its successes. We are a country in the midst of a socio-economic structural transformation,""
""By suspending institutions, you are withholding that election from taking place, delegitimizing the process, and creating more public mistrust in a process,""
A group of soldiers stormed Benin's state broadcaster to announce a coup, triggering panic among citizens and across West Africa. Benin's Armed Forces responded swiftly and regained control, averting the overthrow. The soldiers cited deteriorating security in northern Benin, alleged "unfair promotions" within the army, and accused the government of "disguised questioning of fundamental freedoms." Military action occurred ahead of general elections scheduled for April. Military coups in the region have increased in recent years, raising concerns about setbacks to democratic governance and potential cancellation or delegitimization of scheduled elections.
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