Benin Interior Minister: Sunday Coup Attempt Foiled

• Benin's interior minister announced that a coup attempt has been foiled.
• A small group of soldiers launched a mutiny on Sunday, December 7, 2025, aiming to destabilize the state.
• The Beninese Armed Forces remained loyal to the republic, preventing the coup.

Why It Matters: Benin's stability is maintained as a coup attempt was thwarted.