A coup too far: Why Benin's rebel soldiers failed where others in the region succeeded
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.
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