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Live: Apparent coup attempt in Benin, govt claims army has situation 'under control'

France 24

France

Sunday, December 7

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A group of soldiers led by Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri appear on state television, declaring that Benin’s President Patrice Talon has been “removed from office”.
A group of soldiers led by Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri appear on state television, declaring that Benin’s President Patrice Talon has been “removed from office” on December 7, 2025. © Screengrab BTV

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