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

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