A group of military officers in the Benin Republic have announced that they have taken control of the government, marking a dramatic escalation in the country’s political tension.
The soldiers appeared on Benin’s state television on Sunday, declaring the dissolution of the government and suspension of all state institutions. Speaking under the banner of what they called the Military Committee for Refoundation, the officers said their takeover was necessary to “restore order and refocus the nation’s political direction.”
Although details remain limited, the broadcast confirmed that President Patrice Talon has been removed from power. Reports indicate that the coup began with an assault on the presidential residence in Porto-Novo before soldiers seized control of the national broadcaster.
Sunday’s announcement has thrown the West African nation into uncertainty, as citizens await clarification on the whereabouts of the president and the next steps of the military junta. International reactions are also beginning to trickle in, with observers warning of potential instability in a region already shaken by recent military takeovers.
This is a developing story. Oriontimes will provide updates as more information emerges.
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