Benin Officials Report Foiled Coup Attempt

Government forces in Benin have stopped a planned coup, the country's interior minister announced on Tuesday. Authorities say the attempt to overthrow the government has been "foiled." Security services arrested several individuals involved in the plot, according to an official statement. The minister did not provide specific details about the number of arrests or the identities of those detained. The government has assured citizens that the situation is now under control. Officials have increased security measures across the country as a precaution. Benin, a stable democracy in West Africa, has seen several military coups in neighboring nations in recent years. This reported incident highlights ongoing regional political tensions.