Another coup attempt took place in Africa as armed military personnel in Benin on Sunday announced that they had ousted President Patrice Talon and claimed on national television to have seized power. Later, the government claimed that the coup attempt was foiled by its armed forces.

At least eight soldiers, several wearing helmets, went on state television on Sunday morning to announce that a military committee led by Colonel Tigri Pascal had taken over and was dissolving national institutions, suspending the constitution and closing air, land and maritime borders. “The army solemnly commits to give the Beninese people the hope of a truly new era, where fraternity, justice and work prevail," said a statement read by one of the soldiers.

The soldiers involved in the coup, calling themsel

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