Cotonou/Porto-Novo. A group of soldiers have appeared on Benin’s state-run television, announcing the dissolution of the government in what appears to be a military coup.
In a televised statement broadcast on Sunday, the soldiers declared the overthrow of President Patrice Talon, who has been in power since 2016, and announced the suspension of political and constitutional institutions.
The soldiers claimed to be acting in the interest of national stability, accusing the civilian authorities of mismanaging the country and undermining democratic principles.
