Benin's President, Patrice Talon, declared on Sunday that the government and armed forces had successfully thwarted a coup attempt initiated by a faction within the military. Talon vowed that the perpetrators would face consequences for their actions, which aimed to destabilize the West African country.

The coup attempt unfolded with gunfire ringing through several neighborhoods in Cotonou, Benin's largest city. Soldiers briefly seized control of state television before forces loyal to Talon regained their positions. The incident marks a significant threat to democracy in a nation that has enjoyed relative stability compared to its neighbors.

As authorities arrested 14 individuals involved in the coup plot, West African nations and the African Union strongly condemned the actions. The in

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