Coup Aftermath: Benin Faces Uncertainty Amid Regional Tensions
Published on: Dec. 8, 2025, 10:58 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The failed coup attempt in Benin, led by Lt Col Pascal Tigri, destabilized the nation briefly as soldiers sought to overthrow President Patrice Talon. Nigerian and ECOWAS forces aided in quelling the mutiny. Hostages' fates remain unclear, highlighting regional security challenges in West Africa amid a surge of coups.
