Soldiers claim to have removed President Talon from office

Soldiers in Benin have declared a coup, ousting President Patrice Talon and suspending the constitution on national TV. Despite reports of gunfire near the presidential residence, officials claim Talon is safe, and the military remains loyal. The coup follows criticism of Talon’s governance and comes amid increasing instability in West Africa. The situation is tense, with foreign embassies advising citizens to stay indoors as a military transition council is established.

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