Military Coup Announcement in Benin
On Sunday, military personnel in Benin declared they had removed President Patrice Talon from power. The soldiers identified themselves on state television and announced the takeover.
Despite the coup announcement, President Talon's close associates reported that he was safe. They also stated the army was in the process of regaining control over the situation.
Soldiers calling themselves the "Patriotic Movement for the Restoration of the Republic" claimed responsibility for the overthrow.
The situation remains fluid, with conflicting reports about control and safety circulating in the country.
This coup highlights ongoing political instability in parts of Africa, where military forces periodically seize power, often citing governance failures.
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