Benin: Army foils attempted coup, says minister DW 12/07/2025
Benin's armed forces foiled a brief coup after soldiers seized state TV and declared government dissolution; President Patrice Talon was reported safe.
Benin coup attempt live: Soldiers on state TV claim to have toppled Talon
Soldiers announced removal of President Patrice Talon and dissolution of all state institutions, declaring a Military Committee for Refoundation and appearing on Benin state television.
Soldiers appear on Benin state television announcing apparent coup
Soldiers claiming to be the Military Committee for Refoundation have ousted President Patrice Talon, dissolved the government, and his whereabouts are unknown.
