Breaking: Military Takeover In Benin 

Breaking: Military Takeover In Benin

Military Takeover in Benin after a successful Coup attempt. Reports emerging from Benin indicate that an attempted coup d’état has been successfully thwarted by national security forces.

The government has since regained full control of critical state infrastructure, including the national television station, which was briefly overtaken by suspected coup plotters.

According to LSI Africa, President Patrice Talon is confirmed to be safe, and the situation is now under control.

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Details remain limited, but sources within the security apparatus say the attempted takeover was quickly neutralized before significant damage or disruption could occur.

This development comes amid heightened political vigilance in the West African nation, following the 2024 arrests of three individuals suspected of planning a coup.

At the time, authorities revealed that intelligence and counterterrorism efforts had uncovered a broader conspiracy targeting national stability.

Though the identities and motivations of those behind the latest attempt are yet to be publicly disclosed, the Beninese government is expected to issue a formal statement to reassure citizens and the international community.

Benin, often regarded as one of West Africa’s more stable democracies, has not experienced a successful coup since its transition to civilian rule in the 1990s.

However, the region has seen a recent uptick in military interventions and coup attempts, prompting stronger security protocols across several nations.

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Authorities have launched a full investigation into the incident. Further updates are expected as the situation develops.