26 h. ago Soyinka Faults Tinubu Over Nigeria’s Military Role In Benin Republic Crisis

Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s handling of Nigeria’s military involvement in the recently thwarted coup attempt in the Republic of Benin. Speaking in Lagos on Monday at the 20th Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) Awards, Soyinka warned that the intervention carried serious consequences for West Africa’s stability and […]

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32 h. ago France helped Benin in thwarting weekend coup attempt – Official

France provided logistical and surveillance support to Benin, helping to thwart a coup attempt over the weekend, an official from Macron’s office confirmed Read More: https://punchng.com/france-helped-benin-in-thwarting-weekend-coup-attempt-official/

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35 h. ago President Tinubu Seeks Senate Consent On Troops’ Deployment To Benin Republic

President Bola Tinubu this Tuesday transmitted to the senate a request seeking its consent to deploy Nigerian troops on peace mission to Benin Republic. In the communication the President explained that the deployment is to provide support in the country as requested by President Patrice Talon, following the recent failed coup attempt. The deployment is […] The post President Tinubu Seeks Senate Consent On Troops’ Deployment To Benin Republic appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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36 h. ago [Attempted Coup] Senate Approves Troops Deployment To Benin Republic

The attempt follows two coups in Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau in as many months. Benin is bordered in the north by Niger and Burkina Faso, both of which have also experienced military takeovers. The post [Attempted Coup] Senate Approves Troops Deployment To Benin Republic appeared first on Channels Television.

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38 h. ago Coup: Tinubu seeks senate approval for troop deployment in Benin

President Tinubu requests Senate approval for troop deployment to Benin to support a peace mission following a failed coup attempt against President Talon. Read More: https://punchng.com/coup-tinubu-seeks-senate-approval-for-troop-deployment-to-benin/

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66 h. ago West African democracy declining, says analyst after foiled Benin coup

An analyst warns that a foiled coup in Benin is another sign that West African democracy is rapidly deteriorating amid a wave of military takeovers. Read More: https://punchng.com/west-african-democracy-declining-says-analyst-after-foiled-benin-coup/

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2 d. ago Foiled coup: ECOWAS deploys troops to Benin, plotters arrested

ECOWAS deploys its standby force to Benin after a foiled coup attempt against President Patrice Talon. Plotters have been arrested. Read the latest. Read More: https://punchng.com/foiled-coup-ecowas-deploys-troops-to-benin-plotters-arrested/

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3 d. ago Situation ‘under control’ after coup attempt, says Benin president

Benin’s government thwarted an attempted coup. President Patrice Talon assured citizens that the situation is completely under control thanks to loyalists. Read More: https://punchng.com/situation-under-control-after-coup-attempt-says-benin-president/

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3 d. ago ECOWAS sends standby force to Benin after failed coup attempt

ECOWAS deploys its standby force to Benin to restore constitutional order after a failed coup attempt against President Patrice Talon. Read the latest. Read More: https://punchng.com/ecowas-sends-standby-force-to-benin-after-failed-coup-attempt/

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3 d. ago Benin thwarts military takeover after soldiers declare President Talon ousted

Benin’s government says it has foiled an attempted military coup after a group of soldiers briefly seized the state television read more Benin thwarts military takeover after soldiers declare President Talon ousted

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3 d. ago Coup In Benin Rep. Fails As Armed Forces Thwart Attempt By Group Of Soldiers

A coup that was announced in Benin on Sunday has been “foiled,” the interior minister said in a video on Facebook. “In the early morning of Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, a small group of soldiers launched a mutiny with the aim of destabilizing the state and its institutions,” Alassane Seidou said. “Faced with this situation, […] The post Coup In Benin Rep. Fails As Armed Forces Thwart Attempt By Group Of Soldiers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago ‘Coup in Benin fails,’ Onanuga reacts to attempted military takeover in Benin Republic

Tribune Online reports that the attempted coup followed a group of soldiers appearing on Benin’s state television on Sunday to announce the dissolution of the government...

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3 d. ago Benin Republic presidency breaks silence on ‘military takeover’

West Africa has seen several coups in recent years, including in Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali, Guinea, and most recently Guinea-Bissau.

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3 d. ago Benin soldiers announce coup, presidency insists President Talon safe

Military personnel in Benin announce a coup on state TV, claiming President Talon is ousted. The presidency insists he is safe and control is being restore Read More: https://punchng.com/benin-soldiers-announce-coup-presidency-insists-president-talon-safe/

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3 d. ago BREAKING: Military Seizes Power In Benin Republic, Sacks President Talon

A group of military personnel on Sunday announced the sack of President Patrice Talon in Benin Republic. Talon is due to step down April 2026 after 10 years in power. The personnel who identified themselves as the “Military Committee for Refoundation” (CMR), said on state television that they had met and decided that “Mr Patrice […]

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3 d. ago BREAKING: Benin Republic President Safe, Army Regaining Control — Presidency

On Sunday, a group of soldiers declared that they had overthrown President Talon and seized control of the government. The post BREAKING: Benin Republic President Safe, Army Regaining Control — Presidency appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago Benin Presidency Says It Remains In Control Despite Coup Attempt

On Sunday, a group of soldiers declared that they had overthrown President Talon and seized control of the government. The post Benin Presidency Says It Remains In Control Despite Coup Attempt appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago BREAKING: Soldiers announce military takeover of govt in Benin Republic

Identifying themselves as the Military Committee for Refoundation, the soldiers declared the removal of the president and all state institutions.

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3 d. ago UPDATED: Benin Military Group Announces ‘Removing President Talon From Office’

But Talon's entourage said Talon, who has been president of the west African nation for 10 years and is due to step down in April, was safe. The post UPDATED: Benin Military Group Announces ‘Removing President Talon From Office’ appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago 10 Coups In Five Years: African Countries Hit by Military Takeovers (Full List)

The continent has experienced a series of military takeovers in recent years, raising concerns over the sustenance of democracy. The post 10 Coups In Five Years: African Countries Hit by Military Takeovers (Full List) appeared first on Channels Television.

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