Following a tense Sunday marred by armed intrusions at the national broadcaster, where soldiers declared they had overthrown President Patrice Talon, the government reassured the public by late evening that stability had been fully restored.
While the ringleaders of the thwarted coup attempt in Benin remain at large and are actively being pursued, authorities confirmed that every hostage—including high-ranking military officers—has been safely released. Concurrently, neighboring nations are stepping forward to offer logistical and military support to reinforce security across the region.
