Benin Coup Foiled by Loyalists, Nigerian Aid; Talon Declares Control

• An attempted coup in Benin was foiled by loyalist troops with support from Nigeria.
• President Patrice Talon declared the situation "completely under control" after the failed takeover.
• A group of soldiers, the "Military Committee for Refoundation," announced Talon's removal on state television.
• Approximately a dozen soldiers believed to be behind the coup attempt have been arrested.
• Regional bodies like ECOWAS and international organizations condemned the unconstitutional power grab.

Why It Matters: Benin's coup attempt, thwarted by regional forces, underscores West Africa's fragile stability.