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Benin’s government said on Sunday its armed forces had foiled a coup attempt after a group of soldiers in the West African nation claimed on national television to have seized power. Details by FRANCE 24 international affairs editor, Shirli Sitbon.

Gauthier Rybinski analyse la situation.

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A group of soldiers on Benin’s national television claimed to have seized power in the West African nation on Sunday, the latest threat to democratic norms in the unstable region. However, the situation remained unclear with soldiers loyal to Benin’s President Patrice Talon claiming to have foiled the coup attempt …

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