Benin has been thrown into a full-scale political crisis after soldiers stormed the national broadcaster and announced that President Patrice Talon has been removed from office. The self-declared Military Committee for Refoundation has dissolved all state institutions, suspended the constitution, and taken control of the country in an operation that unfolded before dawn.
This episode breaks down the entire sequence of events — from the gunfire reported around the presidential residence in Porto-Novo, to the broadcast that interrupted state TV, to the unanswered questions surrounding President Talon’s whereabouts.
We also examine the deeper political tensions that set the stage for this moment, including the controversial constitutional amendment extending presidential terms, the shrinking political space in Benin, and the regional consequences of another military takeover in West Africa.
With ECOWAS already weakened by recent coups in Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea, Benin’s sudden collapse marks a dangerous new chapter for the region. What happens next will shape the future of West African stability, democratic institutions, and regional security.
Stay tuned for full coverage, verified updates, and a detailed investigation into the forces driving this crisis.
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Дата на публикация: 12 декември, 2025
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