Benin’s coup occurred under President Talon
Africa's expanding coup belt saw a new front line in Benin on December 7, with soldiers attempting a coup against ...
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Nigeria sends troops to Benin to remove coup plotters
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu deployed fighter jets and ground troops to Benin to thwart a coup attempt, following requests for ...
Benin government foils coup attempt by soldiers
Benin's government has declared that its armed forces thwarted an attempted coup by a small group of soldiers aiming to ...
Benin government reports foiled coup attempt
NewsFeedIn Benin, soldiers claimed on state television to have overthrown President Patrice Talon and seized control of the government. However, ...
Benin Army Lieutenant Takes Over State TV, Claims Presidency
A group of soldiers in Benin announced on state TV that they have overthrown President Patrice Talon, declaring themselves the ...
The Museum of West African Art and Nigeria’s Benin Bronzes Dispute
Nigeria's Museum of West African Art (Mowaa) in Benin City faced a political crisis as it attempted to open, with ...
Nigeria vs. Benin: Predicted Starting XI and Team News
Nigeria faces Benin in their crucial final 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on October 14, needing a win to advance. ...
Armed men on motorbikes keep conflict in motion in the Sahel | Armed Groups News
Parakou, Benin – In northern Benin, Iliyasu Yahuza's motorbike, once a symbol of success, now instills fear due to its ...
US Grammy winner Ciara becomes citizen of Benin under new slavery-descendants law
US singer Ciara has received citizenship from Benin, becoming one of the first public figures to benefit from a new ...
Spike Lee and wife Tonya named as Benin ambassadors for African-Americans in the US
Benin has appointed American filmmaker Spike Lee and his wife, Tonya Lewis Lee, as ambassadors to strengthen ties with the ...
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