Summary
Last week's attempted coup in Benin failed as regional leaders from Ecowas, a group of West African countries, acted quickly to stop it. They used military support from Nigeria and announced the deployment of more troops to defend the government in power.
Key Facts
- An attempted coup occurred in Benin against President Patrice Talon.
- Ecowas, a group of West African countries, acted quickly to oppose the coup.
- Nigeria, the largest military power in the region, conducted air strikes on rebel soldiers in Benin.
- Ecowas announced ground troop support from Ghana, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, and Sierra Leone.
- The region has experienced multiple coups since 2020, with some countries leaving Ecowas.
- Benin's citizens generally prefer political and civil methods over military force for change.
- There is opposition to the government in Benin, mainly due to political exclusions.
