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Benin settles after failed coup attempt, but regional concerns remain

Loyalist troops aided by Nigeria’s air force foiled putsch, but confidence in nation’s democratic stability is shaken.

Alleged leader of foiled Benin coup has sought refuge in Togo, Benin says

The alleged leader of a failed coup in Benin has sought refuge in neighbouring Togo, two Beninese government officials told ...

Benin's interior minister says a coup has been foiled

COTONOU, Benin -- A group of soldiers has appeared on Benin ’s state TV announcing the dissolution of the government in an apparent coup, the latest of many in West Africa. The group, which called ...
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Faced with violence, the bishops of Benin plead for the ‘precious gift’ of peace and unity

In response to Sunday’s coup attempt in the Republic of Benin, Catholic Bishops in the tiny West African country have made ...

Benin coup: US Embassy orders Americans to shelter in place as reported explosions, gunfire rock Cotonou; alert issued

The US Embassy in Benin issued an emergency security alert late Sunday, ordering American citizens to shelter in place after gunfire, explosions rocked Cotonou.

Benin president says coup bid thwarted, vows retribution

Benin President Patrice Talon said on Sunday that the West African nation's government and armed forces had thwarted a coup ...

Benin's president condemns a foiled coup bid and says mutineers are 'fleeing'

A group of soldiers had appeared on Benin‘s state TV Sunday to announce the dissolution of the government in an apparent coup ...
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Benin police arrest former defence minister turned opposition leader Candide Azannai

Benin's opposition figure and former defence minister Candide Azannai was arrested on Friday in Cotonou, according to a ...