This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Soldiers led by Lt. Col. Pascal Tigri announced on state television Sunday that President Patrice Talon had been ...

The officer who led the coup attempt that shook Patrice Talon’s hold on power on Sunday 7 December has found refuge in a regional capital.

Two Nigerian Air Force jets intervened in the skies over Cotonou on Sunday afternoon, conducting several airstrikes. This unprecedented move from Benin's neighbour proved decisive in the swift defeat ...

The apparent leader of a failed coup in Benin was on the run and the fate of hostages remained unclear a day after a group of soldiers attempted to overthrow the government of the West African nation.