Military Coup in Benin: Government Dissolved

A military group in Benin, known as the Military Committee for Refoundation, has taken over the state TV to announce a coup. They have declared the dissolution of the government, including the removal of the president and all state institutions, marking another coup in West Africa.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Contonou | Updated: 07-12-2025 14:17 IST | Created: 07-12-2025 14:17 IST
Military Coup in Benin: Government Dissolved
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In a dramatic turn of events, a group of soldiers in Benin has made a startling announcement on the country's state television, declaring the dissolution of the government.

This military faction, identifying itself as the Military Committee for Refoundation, proclaimed the ousting of the president and dismantling of all state institutions.

This development is the latest in a worrisome series of coups that have been occurring in West Africa, raising significant concerns among international observers and regional leaders alike.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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