Benin military group announces removal of president Authorities: Regain control of the situation
AFP, Cotonou, 7th. A group of soldiers in West African country Benin claimed today that they have removed President Talon (Patrice Talon); the Benin presidential palace told AFP that Talon is safe and the army has regained control of the situation.
The group, which calls itself the "Military Committee for Refoundation," stated on Benin's state-owned television that they have held a meeting and decided to "remove Mr. Talon from his position as president of the republic."
The Benin presidential palace stated: "This is only a small group of people who have only controlled the television station. The government forces are regaining control of the situation."
Talon has been in power for 10 years and is expected to step down in April next year. The French embassy posted on the social media platform X, urging French citizens to stay indoors to ensure their safety.
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