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(MENAFN) According to general reports, Benin’s Interior Minister Alassane Seidou announced on national television that security forces had stopped an attempted coup launched by “a small group of soldiers,” calling on the population to continue...

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(MENAFN) A bid to overthrow the government by “a small group of soldiers” has been thwarted, according to Beninese Interior Minister Alassane Seidou, who announced on national television that citizens should continue their routine activities...

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(MENAFN) According to general reports, President Patrice Talon of Benin confirmed on Sunday that the situation in the country is “totally under control” and encouraged citizens to resume their normal routines following a coup attempt.

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(MENAFN) A group of soldiers in Benin declared on the national broadcaster that they had taken control of the government and removed President Patrice Talon from office.

Government of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, November 24 - Slovenia strengthens ties with African countries "Slovenia has done a great deal in recent years to strengthen its partnership with Africa.

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(MENAFN) Benin's National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) unveiled preliminary tallies from the West African nation's January 11, 2026 parliamentary vote Thursday, confirming a complete sweep by government-aligned parties.

South African Government

Director, Fellow Ministers and Delegates of the G20, Representatives of our Guest Nations, Colleagues from partner organisations and cultural institutions, Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Good morning to you all, and welcome to the...

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(MENAFN) Nigerian air operations played a critical role in stopping an attempted coup in neighboring Benin after mutinous soldiers tried to overthrow President Patrice Talon, according to reports from government sources.

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(MENAFN) Nigerian airstrikes were pivotal in thwarting an attempted coup in neighboring Benin after rebellious soldiers tried to overthrow President Patrice Talon, the government reported.

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(MENAFN) Approximately 30 individuals are now in custody following a botched military coup that threatened to destabilize Benin earlier this month, media reported Monday, drawing on legal sources within the West African nation.

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(MENAFN) Following an urgent appeal from Benin, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commanded his nation's military to assist in neutralizing coup conspirators, according to a statement released by the presidential office Sunday.

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(MENAFN) Nigeria’s Senate has given the green light for the dispatch of troops to Benin on a peacekeeping mission after an attempted coup in the neighboring West African nation prompted Benin to request external security support.

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(MENAFN) Nigerian air power proved critical in dismantling a military uprising in Benin after rebel soldiers launched a brazen attempt to overthrow President Patrice Talon and dismantle the nation's constitutional framework, officials confirmed....

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(MENAFN) Nigeria’s Senate has authorized the deployment of its military to neighboring Benin as part of a peace-support mission following an attempted coup that prompted urgent appeals for outside assistance, according to general reports.

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(MENAFN) Nigeria's Senate has authorized military deployment to Benin following a failed power grab that forced the West African nation to request emergency defense support.

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(MENAFN) ECOWAS authorized the immediate mobilization of a multinational military force to Benin on Sunday, responding swiftly to an attempted overthrow that threatened the nation's democratic institutions.

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(MENAFN) Benin's President Patrice Talon has announced that government-aligned military units successfully suppressed an insurrection launched by rogue soldiers attempting to seize power.

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(MENAFN) According to general reports, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) announced on Sunday the deployment of a regional standby force to Benin in response to a recent coup attempt.

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(MENAFN) Benin’s interior minister announced on Sunday that authorities had thwarted an attempted coup carried out by what he described as “a small group of soldiers,” reassuring the population on national television that normal life should...

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(MENAFN) According to general reports, the UN, European Union, and regional organizations strongly condemned the attempted coup in Benin, describing it as a serious threat to national stability and constitutional order.