Benin's Daring Coup Attempt Thwarted

A coup attempt in Benin was foiled as a group of soldiers tried to destabilize the government. The Beninese Armed Forces remained loyal and committed to the republic, preventing the mutiny from succeeding, according to the country's interior minister, Alassane Seidou.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Cotonou | Updated: 07-12-2025 16:58 IST | Created: 07-12-2025 16:58 IST
Benin's Daring Coup Attempt Thwarted
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A coup attempt in Benin was swiftly thwarted after a faction of soldiers initiated a mutiny with intentions to destabilize the government, as stated by the interior minister Alassane Seidou.

In a video message, Seidou detailed how the coup, launched early Sunday morning, was countered by the country's armed forces who stayed loyal to their oath to the republic.

The Beninese Armed Forces' resolute commitment to national stability was pivotal in preventing the mutinous attempt from progressing further.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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