Benin Soldiers Dissolve Government, Appoint New President

Military Coup in Benin: A New Military Committee Takes PowerIn a surprising turn of events, a group of soldiers in Benin, known as the Military Committee for Refoundation, has dissolved the government and appointed Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri as the new president. This coup comes as a shock, as President Patrice Talon was expected to step down in April following the presidential election. The move follows a series of military takeovers in West Africa, including the recent coup in Guinea-Bissau. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.