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 […]
Former Sierra Leone President Identified As Suspect In Coup Attempt
Former Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma has been declared a suspect in the ongoing investigation over last month’s attempted coup. Mr Koroma, who was granted bail on Saturday, has been under house arrest. Inspector General of Police, William Fayia Sellu says 80 suspects were in police custody, among them serving and dismissed military officers, […]