"Soldiers calling themselves the Military Committee for Refoundation' said they had ousted President Patrice Talon. A group of soldiers appeared on Benin's state TV announcing the dissolution of the government in an apparent coup in the West Africa nation. They announced on Sunday the overthrow of President Patrice Talon, who has been in power since 2016, as well as all state institutions."
"The troops referred to themselves as part of the Military Committee for Refoundation (CMR), and said on state television that they had met and decided that Mr Patrice Talon is removed from office as president of the republic. Talon's whereabouts were unknown. The French Embassy said on X that gunfire was reported at Camp Guezo near the president's official residence. It urged French citizens to remain indoors for security. Talon was due to step down next April after 10 years in power."
Soldiers appearing on Benin's state television announced the dissolution of the government and declared the removal of President Patrice Talon. The troops identified themselves as the Military Committee for Refoundation (CMR) and said they had met and decided to remove Talon from office. Talon’s whereabouts remain unknown after the announcement. The French Embassy reported gunfire at Camp Guezo near the president’s official residence and urged French citizens to remain indoors for safety. Patrice Talon became president in 2016 and was due to leave office next April after ten years in power. Authorities and international observers have not confirmed the full scope of the events.
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