Heads up! Earlier this week, Benin's armed forces 👮🛡️ thwarted an attempted coup after a group of soldiers hijacked national TV, claiming they'd ousted President Patrice Talon.
Interior Minister Alassane Seidou reassured everyone that President Talon is safe and sound, while Foreign Minister Shegun Adjadi Bakari stressed that the situation is under control.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the regional bloc that includes 15 West African members, wasted no time condemning the coup attempt and pledging support to restore order. 🌍✊
President Talon is set to step down in April 2026 after a decade in office, and for now, Benin and its neighbors can breathe easy—but stay tuned as the story unfolds. 👀
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
