JUST IN : BENIN REPUBLIC COUP: MILITARY SEIZES POWER, TALON’S STATUS UNKNOWN
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–A group of soldiers led by Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri has staged a coup in Benin Republic, attacking President Patrice Talon’s residence and seizing national television .
KEY DEVELOPMENTS:
– Coup Attempt : Soldiers led by Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri attacked President Talon’s residence in Cotonou early Sunday, December 7, 2025.
– Military Control : Tigri appeared on national television, declaring himself “chairman of the military re-establishment committee”.
– Government Response : The government says President Talon is safe, and loyal military forces are working to restore order.
– International Reaction : The French Embassy has urged citizens to stay indoors, citing security concerns.
– Regional Context : This coup attempt is the latest in a series of military takeovers in West Africa, including Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso
Cotonou remains tense, with eyewitness reports of troop deployments around key strategic locations. No official reaction has been issued by President Talon or his administration regarding the attacks.
The development adds to a growing pattern of political instability in West Africa.
TchadOne reports that minute-by-minute updates will follow as the situation in Benin evolves.
The situation remains volatile, with reports of troop movements and gunfire in Cotonou. The international community is closely monitoring the situation
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