Benin’s real coup already happened under President Talon

The failed coup exposed how far Benin’s democracy has already decayed.

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The failed coup exposed how far Benin’s democracy has already decayed.

By Tafi Mhaka

Al Jazeera columnist.

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President Talon pledges severe punishment for coup plotters after army thwarts attempts to overthrow his government.

aljazeera.com5 mesi fa

On December 7, the mutineers highlighted deep-seated problems within the institution, issues that soldiers had raised for years.…

lemonde.fr4 mesi fa

Plotters misjudged the national mood and Benin's neighbours learnt from past errors, says analyst Paul Melly.

bbc.com5 mesi fa

The regional bloc seemed resigned to the coup crises rocking the region until the Benin attempt this month.

aljazeera.com4 mesi fa

As president Patrice Talon steps down after a decade, the west African country’s finance minister is favourite to win

theguardian.com1 mesi fa

Loyalist troops aided by Nigeria's air force foiled putsch, but confidence in nation's democratic stability is shaken.

aljazeera.com5 mesi fa