France Offers Logistical Support to Thwart Attempted Coup in Benin. Cotonou, Benin — France has disclosed that it supplied surveillance, observation, and logistical aid to Benin’s armed forces in an effort to thwart last weekend’s attempted coup.
The Elysee Palace confirmed on Tuesday that President Macron was involved in a coordination effort, engaging in discussions with Benin’s President Patrice Talon and representatives from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
ECOWAS, in response, deployed a standby force comprising troops from Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Sierra Leone.
The attempted coup occurred on Sunday when a group of soldiers identified as the Military Committee for Refoundation took over Benin’s state television, announcing their intention to seize power.
However, authorities stated that the takeover attempt was thwarted just hours later.
Beninese authorities reported on Monday that there were multiple casualties on both sides of the conflict, with several soldiers being arrested.
The coup leader, Lt. Col.
Pascal Tigri, a former member of Talon’s protection detail, remains at large.
The Elysee Palace emphasized Paris’s condemnation of the coup attempt and its full political support to ECOWAS.
According to official statements, President Macron led a coordination effort that included dialogue with Benin’s leadership and ECOWAS representatives.
This support comes as a regional response to the attempted destabilization of the Beninese government. Regional officials confirmed that the deployment of the standby force was a proactive measure to safeguard stability in the region.
The situation in Benin continues to be monitored closely by both domestic and international actors.
While the immediate threat has been neutralized, the government has not yet provided a comprehensive update on the aftermath of the coup attempt. Further details are expected as the situation unfolds.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 4*
