The government of Benin has announced that it remains in command following a reported coup attempt on Sunday. While a group of soldiers claimed to have ousted President Patrice Talon during a broadcast on national television, the presidency later confirmed that the situation was being brought back under control.
President Patrice Talon was expected to finish his tenure in this West Africa coastal nation next April, ahead of the scheduled presidential elections. While the country has enjoyed steady economic growth, it has recently been challenged by an increase in extremist violence in its northern territories.