Benin soldiers stage coup, remove president Talon, appoint army leader

(MENAFN) A group of soldiers in Benin declared on the national broadcaster that they had taken control of the government and removed President Patrice Talon from office. They announced that Lt. Col. Pascal Tigri would head a newly created governing body referred to as the “Military Committee for Refoundation.”

According to reports, gunfire was heard near the presidential residence at Camp Guezo. In response, foreign officials in the country advised their nationals to stay indoors until conditions stabilize, urging them to remain at home “while the situation is fully clarified.”

Talon, previously known for his work in the business sector, has led Benin since 2016 and secured a second presidential term in 2021.

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