Benin Sought Nigeria’s Help to Prevent Civilian Deaths During Failed Coup Attempt — Foreign Minister Bakari Benin’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Olushegun Bakari, has revealed that his country urgently requested military support from Nigeria and other ECOWAS states to avoid civilian casualties during last Sunday’s failed coup attempt against President Patrice Talon. Speaking in Abuja, Bakari said Benin activated the ECOWAS intervention protocol after mutineers launched coordinated attacks on key state installations, including the presidential residence and national broadcaster. Although Benin’s military had repelled the initial assault, the rebels retreated into civilian-populated areas, prompting the call for external support to ensure a precise, low-casualty operation. Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and Sierra Leone deployed forces that helped prevent the conflict from escalating. Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, said the episode underscored the importance of a strengthened, well-funded ECOWAS Standby Force. #BeninCoupAttempt #ECOWASIntervention #WestAfricaSecurity

Benin Coup Attempt: Military Intervention and Talon’s Grip on Power On December 7, 2025, Benin faced a coup attempt led by Lt. Col. Paschal Tigri, targeting President Patrice Talon amid widespread allegations of corruption, repression, and economic hardship. The Nigerian military, alongside ECOWAS and French forces, intervened to support Talon, sparking debate over Africa’s sovereignty, democracy, and foreign influence. Critics argue that Talon’s authoritarian tactics and suppression of opposition highlight the fragility of democratic governance in Benin. #BeninCoup #PatriceTalon #WestAfricaPolitics

Nigeria, Benin Foreign Ministers Meet in Abuja, Address Failed Coup and Regional Security Threats Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, and his Beninese counterpart, Olushegun Adjadi Bakar, met at the ECOWAS headquarters in Abuja to discuss the recent failed coup attempt in Benin and rising security challenges across West Africa. Both ministers emphasized the need for deeper regional cooperation, with Tuggar noting that much of Nigeria’s insecurity stems from external influences. Benin’s minister confirmed that Nigerian military support was sought to neutralize coup plotters positioned in sensitive locations, praising the swift response that helped restore order. The two nations called for a standby regional force to counter future destabilisation attempts, while authorities continue hunting the coup leader, Lt. Col. Pascal Tigri. #RegionalSecurity #ECOWAS #BeninCoup

Aisha Yesufu Condemns Tinubu’s Troop Deployment to Benin, Warns of Rising Executive Overreach Human rights activist Aisha Yesufu criticizes President Bola Tinubu for deploying Nigerian troops to Benin Republic without prior National Assembly approval, calling it a constitutional breach and a threat to democracy. She warns that such unilateral actions weaken federal institutions, risk authoritarianism, and endanger national sovereignty. Yesufu urges lawmakers to assert their authority and prevent further erosion of Nigeria’s democratic framework following the failed coup in Benin. #AishaYesufu #Tinubu #BeninCoup

Benin’s Communist Party Condemns Nigeria, France Over ‘Foreign Military Intervention’ After Failed Coup The Communist Party of Benin (PCB) has denounced what it calls unlawful foreign military intervention by Nigeria and France following the December 7 failed coup attempt against President Patrice Talon. In a strongly worded statement, the party accused French forces and Nigerian fighter jets of playing decisive roles in quelling the coup, calling the action an assault on Benin’s sovereignty. While rejecting military takeovers, the PCB blamed the Talon administration for deepening political repression and fuelling public anger. It demanded the immediate withdrawal of all foreign forces, warning that continued authoritarian governance makes future instability inevitable. #BeninCoup #ForeignIntervention #PatriceTalon

US Embassy Lifts Shelter-In-Place Order as Calm Returns to Cotonou After Failed Coup The U.S. Embassy in Cotonou has confirmed that normalcy has returned to Benin’s capital following Sunday’s failed coup attempt. In a new security advisory, the embassy announced the removal of its earlier shelter-in-place directive for Americans, noting that the situation is now stable. However, U.S. citizens were urged to remain cautious, avoid crowds, follow local news, and keep a low profile. The unrest began when mutinous soldiers attempted to overthrow President Patrice Talon, briefly seizing state television and declaring the government dissolved. Loyalist forces regained control, arrested several mutineers, and restored order. #BeninCoup #CotonouUpdate #USEmbassyAlert