In a sudden and dramatic development, a group of soldiers in Benin Republic announced on state television early Sunday that they have dissolved the government and seized state power. (
The soldiers calling themselves the Military Committee for Refoundation — declared the removal of President Patrice Talon and all state institutions, and said they were assuming control to “restore order.”
According to multiple reports, the takeover began with an armed assault on the presidential residence in the capital, Porto-Novo, followed by troops seizing the national broadcaster — enabling the live announcement.
As of now, the fate and whereabouts of President Talon remain unclear. The soldiers have not provided evidence of his detention or safety, and there has been no official confirmation from loyalist authorities.
The unfolding events mark the latest in a growing wave of coups across West Africa — raising concern among both regional and international observers about stability in Benin and beyond.
