Benin's government says it has successfully thwarted a coup attempt by declaring the attempted takeover by soldiers as null and void, while the would-be plotters claim they have taken power. According to officials in the government, President Patrice Talon is still in charge of the country after the attempted coup.
Eyewitnesses say that the soldiers took control of state television on Tuesday, broadcasting a statement from their leader claiming victory, but the government says it was all an act to conceal the true intentions of the coup plotters.
The military authorities have issued a statement saying they are in charge now and announcing President Talon's departure as head of state.
Eyewitnesses say that the soldiers took control of state television on Tuesday, broadcasting a statement from their leader claiming victory, but the government says it was all an act to conceal the true intentions of the coup plotters.
The military authorities have issued a statement saying they are in charge now and announcing President Talon's departure as head of state.
i dont think i would believe if i wasnt reading it on here, soldiers literally taking over the tv station but im pretty sure its all part of their plan lol guess we'll see how this one plays out 
meanwhile president talon is just chillin' like a villain, still got power 
. gotta wonder what's really going on behind the scenes tho 
. probably some more shady stuff 
but i guess that's why they say "you can't trust anyone in politics" 
anyway, benin better watch out for these coup plotters 
. Coup attempts are always a huge deal #CoupLife, and I feel bad for the people caught up in it 
. It's like, what was going through their minds? Trying to take down the gov and all? 
... fingers crossed everything works out #PositiveVibesOnly 
Anyway, I'm glad President Talon is okay, I don't think the country could handle another leader right now. The military should just stick to what they're good at - fighting wars, not running countries! 
. I mean, who wouldn't want to use media control to manipulate public perception?
. It's almost as if they're trying to rebrand themselves as the legitimate authority figures, which raises some interesting questions about their motivations and the true dynamics at play here.
and what ultimately happens to President Talon and these would-be coup leaders. One thing's for sure: it's not going to be a straightforward resolution 
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I was literally on edge while reading about the attempted coup, but it sounds like the government has taken swift action to restore order 
. Fingers crossed that Benin can get back to stability soon 
and then the soldiers are like "nah we meant it" 
idk how you figure out who's telling the truth here 