Coup leader hiding in Togo after Benin's failed takeover

Dec 8, 2025, 6:13 PM30

(Update: Dec 11, 2025, 12:14 PM)

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Coup leader hiding in Togo after Benin's failed takeover

The coup attempt in Benin occurred when soldiers stormed the national television station while President Patrice Talon was in office.
Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri, the alleged ringleader, is reportedly hiding in Togo and the government plans to request his extradition.
ECOWAS has deployed a standby force to Benin, signifying its commitment to counteracting threats to democracy in the region.

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