Benin Soldiers Declare Coup on TV; Government Claims Foiled Attempt, President Safe
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A group of soldiers appeared on Benin's national television Sunday to announce they had seized power. The broadcast marked the latest threat to stability in West Africa.
However, the situation remained unclear. The office of President Patrice Talon stated that loyalist forces had stopped the coup attempt.
Officials confirmed that President Talon is safe. The conflicting claims have created uncertainty about who controls the West African nation.