Benin President Talon Says Coup Attempt Foiled by Loyal Forces
Benin’s President Patrice Talon announced that government forces halted a coup attempt by soldiers in Cotonou. The violence broke out when soldiers claimed to have ousted the president on state television. Talon’s loyal forces quickly regained control and cleared resistance. He called the coup attempt “treachery” and vowed justice.This follows a rising trend of military […]
Guinea-Bissau’s parliament DISSOLVED after ‘coup attempt’
Guinea-Bissau’s president has issued a decree dissolving parliament after saying that he had survived an attempted coup last week. Heavy battles raged in the early hours of Friday in the capital Bissau between members of the National Guard, which is linked to the interior ministry, and the presidential guard.At least two people died in the […]
Guinea-Bissau President reveals “Attempted coup” was foiled last week.
Guinea-Bissau’s president has revealed that HEAVY GUNFIRE which broke out in the capital on Friday was an attempted coup. He had been out of the country at the time, attending the UN’s COP28 climate conference in Dubai. Speaking at the weekend, President Umaro Sissoco Embaló promised “serious consequences” for the perpetrators. This is the second foiled coup against […]
