A group of military officers in Benin has declared that President Patrice Talon has been removed from office, in a shocking development that has thrown the West African nation into uncertainty.
The announcement came on Sunday, just months before Talon is scheduled to step down after a decade in power.
The soldiers, identifying themselves as the “Military Committee for Refoundation” (CMR), appeared on state television to declare their action.
“Mr Patrice Talon is removed from office as president of the republic,” they said.
Reports indicate that the president’s location remains unknown, while the French Embassy warned that “gunfire was reported at Camp Guezo” near Talon’s official residence. The embassy urged French nationals to stay indoors for their safety.
The situation remains fluid, with residents and international observers monitoring events closely as the country grapples with the sudden upheaval.
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