Loyalist troops aided by Nigeria's air force foiled putsch, but confidence in nation's democratic stability is shaken.
Loyalist troops aided by Nigeria’s air force foiled Sunday’s putsch, but confidence in the nation’s democratic stability is shaken.
By Ahmed Idris
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Cotonou, Benin – The Dantokpa market in Cotonou is once again a whirlwind of activity, just days after a failed bid to topple the Beninese government.
The regional bloc seemed resigned to the coup crises rocking the region until the Benin attempt this month.
On December 7, the mutineers highlighted deep-seated problems within the institution, issues that soldiers had raised for years.…
Plotters misjudged the national mood and Benin's neighbours learnt from past errors, says analyst Paul Melly.
President Talon pledges severe punishment for coup plotters after army thwarts attempts to overthrow his government.
Elections take place weeks after foiled coup attempt that shook the country.
The coup was thwarted after Nigeria sent warplanes to dislodge the mutineers from the offices of state TV.
