In Benin, at least 14 people have been arrested after the armed forces thwarted a coup attempt.
The move comes after soldiers appeared on state television announcing the removal of President Patrice Talon, the closure of borders and the suspension of political parties.
Government officials later said the army was regaining control.
Talon, 67, who was first elected in 2016 and re-elected in 2021, is due to step down at the end of his second term next year, the maximum allowed by the constitution.
Al Jazeera’s Zein Basravi reports.
Ibrahim Yahaya Ibrahim is the Deputy Director for the Sahel at the International Crisis group, he Joins us in the studio to discuss the latest developments.
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Al Jazeera’s Zein Basravi reports.
Ibrahim Yahaya Ibrahim is the Deputy Director for the Sahel at the International Crisis group, he Joins us in the studio to discuss the latest developments.
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AJ stop taking side. Nigeria is not fighting arm groups, Nigeria is fighting Islamic terrorists committing genocide against the Christians.
Benin president is performing well in Benin
Africa don't need democracy
I support good army ruler like in Mali Niger and in Burkina
France is behind this. Scum bags
Treason is punishable by death 😂
it about religion, why use jihad here.
A government in power for nearly a decade??
Take back your country!!!
I love bloodless coups
Why forget about the Egypt 🇪🇬 coup that tk out the first Democratic elect president in that country and where all the western media embrace it. Egypt is in Africa and no 1 is taking about it. The brother hood was taking out by a general, using the uprising as a cover up to tk the brotherhood out off Egypt 🇪🇬. Cus is not good for Israel. Geo politics.
All the whites and euros quickly forgetting the reasons for these coups is your pillaging colonialism ways of life your leaders try and place as leaders for Africans and we all know ever since the Berlin conference nothing a European has done for Africa was in Africas benefits, a lot of very comfortable Americans and Europeans in these comments quickly forgetting your literally healthy and have nice things today because of that continent, it’s ok because blacks globally are waking up ❤ you people have always been extremely useless in life when left alone you fail miserably at the simplest things in life and that’s life itself, blacks globally are regaining THIER knowledge and that’s all that was needed was THIER knowledge not yours
Shame!!!!!!
Thanks to Nigeria Soldiers who helped to stop it all.
the president is 67 years old. 6 7!
Thank you for the update.🙏🏽 Nigeria 🇳🇬 as a nation is a disgrace to fellow African nations. They fight for the Interest of France. Nigerias reputation in Africa has faded. They attack Niger 🇳🇪, now 🇧🇯 Benin for fighting to free themselves from colonialism…
It breaks the heart that whenever you see a corner of common streets in Africa, the first impression is one of chaos and abandonment. We do not need to be millionaires to plan our streets, clear drainages, and simply plant (abundant natural) trees to cool the air and add some beauty? Heaven forbid we design houses better, or add some colour and order? No, we are too poor to care about those (Except that we have the richest of the planet's resources under our feet). But we all just need to LEAD – even if not knowing which way is forward. Look at would-be coup plotters looking like beggars! Where's the tidiness and discipline of military life? C'mon Africa?
Long live democracy
Sorry, Al jazeera, with all respect, you should be broadcast other opinions. In Sahel with our Militaries government we have more stability and better security environment.
We are sorry, This guy Ibrahim Y. is not a specialist of Sahel and he is a Bias wherever he comes from…. Sorry.. It so sad, to see an africa man talking like him about our brave militaries 🙂
Ain't a country but a village in the forest. No development
They are sick benefits for their people. African leaders are no represent their people benefit only work sales raw materials to foreign companies
So getting chance to flight ✈️ with Samsonite dollars France with same general
Loyal French colonies are facing serious economic problems
In 2025, Benin serves it's French occupiers 65 years after its "independence"
Good the coup failed in Benin.
The problem with benin and other military coups in neighboring countries is so called democratical elected leaders act like autocratic and economical failure democratically and
These Extremist islamist are a serious problem to the world, very hostile people
No room for jihadis
Benin has a BB- credit rating from s&p and B+ rating from fitchs how are they a failed state
2:09 typical Aprican 🐕
🇫🇷 🇫🇷 France-Afrique is Dead. Francophone African countries need to out of the France CFA Trap. The CFA franc's legacy in Africa is a complex mix of economic stability and neo-colonial dependency, acting as a powerful symbol of lingering French influence where 14 West and Central African nations use the currency, pegged to the Euro, but must deposit significant foreign reserves in France, limiting monetary sovereignty, fueling anti-French sentiment, and hindering true economic independence despite providing low inflation and currency stability. There are ongoing efforts to replace the CFA franc with new regional currencies, like the proposed ECO, but these have faced significant delays and challenges. The legacy of Françafrique is a complex web of neocolonial influence, characterized by France maintaining deep political, economic, and military control over its former African colonies through personal networks, currency ties (CFA Franc), military interventions, and preferential business deals, fostering dependency, corruption, and stunted local development, though recent coups and anti-French sentiment signal a significant shift as African nations seek greater autonomy. France's influence in Africa is a result of its colonial past, which involved a violent struggle for independence and the establishment of a post-independence government heavily reliant on French support. This has led to continued French influence through economic partnerships, a long-standing security and governance relationship, and the entrenchment of neocolonial structures that prioritize French interests. France has maintained a strong security and governance relationship with its former colonies , providing civil and military cooperation. France has been involved in counter-insurgency efforts, including military operations, though these have been accompanied by violent repression. However, public sentiment has turned against France, fueled by a history of political and economic interference, and a growing desire for greater sovereignty. A "wave" of anti-French influence in Africa is rooted in historical grievances, particularly France's violent suppression of the independence movement, and contemporary issues like economic dependence. This sentiment manifests in protests, calls for reparations and accountability from France for colonial atrocities, and opposition to French economic and political ties, exacerbated by the ongoing Crisis which is partly a legacy of the post-colonial political structure. Recent coups in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger reflect deep-seated frustration with French influence, with these nations turning towards Russia and other partners, notes The Yale Review of International Studies. France is withdrawing military bases and attempting to rebrand its relationship, but the deep structural legacy of Françafrique continues to shape African politics and economies, says TRT World and YouTub. In essence, Françafrique's legacy is one where France extracted resources and maintained power post-independence, creating a system that enriched elites and France while hindering true African sovereignty, a system now facing significant backlash and transformation.
😢sad for Africa Africa public is not politically active 😢
France through Nigeria you mean??
Africa and coups 😛😛 African style
We are tired of democracy ,it is cabbage, and we see democracy as ways to exploit african youth by the word called democracy which is supported by western ,and western believe that without democracy they cannot exploit our economic without heavy resistant
If coups birth modern democracy in Africa, so be it. We're sucked with despots and authoritarians like Museveni in Uganda.
worsening security issues..for them what are they doing as soldiers
Alutha Continua…. Don’t give up brothers… AFRIKA has woken up
Bro think he Traore 🤣
Fa
Israel and America both 👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹 Dangerous for all humanity.
❤❤❤❤❤Russia Iran yaman are humanty freands ❤❤❤❤❤
African leaders are scarm
Silly idiot instead fighting for freedom.they around the idiot president to continue enslaving citizen
One coup at a time
Yes to diplomatic relations✅✅
No to rebellion or revolution ❎
How do you stage a coup if you dont have more than half of the support of your colleagues on your team. Who wins a war like this 😂😂. It was poorly executed
the case of a military coup is still a serious problem in Africa, which is something shameful. we Africans deserve a new political ideology that suits our contextual understanding.