Nigeria and Ivory Coast Deploy 200 Soldiers for Clean-Up

Some 200 West African soldiers, mainly from Nigeria and Ivory Coast, have been deployed to Benin to support its government following a failed coup attempt. The coup was thwarted after Nigeria intervened with fighter jets, and a manhunt is ongoing for the coup leader, reportedly hiding in Togo. The regional bloc Ecowas is involved in securing key installations to prevent further violence, with discussions ongoing about the duration of foreign troop presence. Benin’s Foreign Affairs Minister highlighted that the intervention was crucial in restoring stability after the coup attempt.

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