Cotonou, Benin — 16 December 2025 (AGP) – A Attempted Coup D’état Foiled.
A group of around thirty individuals, predominantly military personnel, have been detained and placed under arrest in connection with the aborted coup attempt on December 7, 2025, in Benin, according to Radio France internationale.
The accused are facing serious charges including treason, murder, and acts against the state’s security, as part of the thwarted putsch against President Patrice Talon.
The judicial process began with the individuals appearing before the Court of Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) in Cotonou.
The operation was conducted under tight security measures, highlighting the gravity of the situation. Among those detained is at least one civilian, while the alleged leader of the mutiny remains at large, authorities.
The incident has sparked a close watch by the Beninese authorities, as they continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this unprecedented crisis in a country long regarded as a democratic stronghold in West Africa.
The situation is being monitored closely, with further details expected to emerge as the investigation unfolds.
The attempted coup follows a brief announcement by rebel soldiers on national television, declaring the removal of the president, before they were swiftly neutralized by loyalist forces.
The swift response by the military has been praised by both domestic and international observers.
As of now, officials have not provided further details regarding the planned legal proceedings against the detained individuals.
The government has yet to comment on the broader implications of the attempted coup for national security and political stability.
