Benin military coup attempt ended unsuccessfully
West Africa has once again faced political instability. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
On December 7, a group in Benin calling themselves the "Military Committee for Reconstruction" made a broadcast on national television announcing that they had removed President Patrice Talon from power. They named Lieutenant Colonel Tigri Pascal as the interim leader and claimed to have taken control of the country.
However, events did not unfold as expected. According to local sources, Lieutenant Colonel Tigri Pascal, who led the coup attempt, was unable to maintain his position and fled.
Security services continue to search for the remaining members of the insurgents. Some reports indicate that part of the rebel group is also missing.
A statement from President Talon's office clarified the situation. According to it, this was only a small group attempting to seize the television station.
The army restored control over the country in a short time, and the capital and provinces were returned to a secure state. Benin's President Patrice Talon, aged 67, had announced his intention to leave office next year after serving two terms.
His term is set to continue until spring 2026, with presidential elections planned for April 2026. This coup attempt in Benin occurred shortly after a recent presidential overthrow in neighboring Guinea-Bissau.
In recent years, military coups have also been observed in Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Guinea, raising concerns about political stability in the region. These events in West Africa once again highlight the seriousness of political problems in the area.
