Summary
Soldiers in Benin went on state TV to announce they have taken over the government, saying they have removed President Patrice Talon from power. The soldiers called themselves the "Military Committee for Refoundation" and said they are now in control.
Key Facts
- Soldiers appeared on Benin's state TV announcing they took over the government.
- President Patrice Talon, in power since 2016, has been removed according to the soldiers.
- The group of soldiers is calling themselves the “Military Committee for Refoundation” (CMR).
- Talon's current location is not known.
- The French Embassy reported gunfire near the president's official residence, Camp Guezo.
- The embassy advised French nationals to stay indoors for safety reasons.
- President Talon was initially set to step down in April after 10 years.
