A group of soldiers had appeared on live TV early on Sunday, declaring they had suspended the constitution and taken over because of multiple failures by President Patrice Talon and his government. President Talon later condemned the attempted coup, which was foiled by the country’s army.
Benin soldiers announce on state TV apparent coup
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