Focus on Africa
What next after coup attempt in Benin?
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8 December 2025
23 minutes
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What does the coup attempt in Benin mean for the West African nation and its citizens? President Patrice Talon has assured the nation that things are 'under control' after the government thwarted Sunday's military takeover. About a dozen soldiers believed to be the leaders of the mutiny have been arrested.
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Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna
Producers: Bella Twine and Ayuba Iliya
Technical Producer: Davis Mwasaru
Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga
Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla
