Benin is the latest African country to experience a coup. Here is a look at other military takeovers

Like its neighbor Mali, Burkina Faso also witnessed two successive coups. In January 2022, Roch Kaboré was ousted by Lt. Col.
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Benin says coup attempt foiled, order restored: Here’s what we know about President Talon’s location

Benin says it has thwarted an attempted military takeover after soldiers briefly appeared on state TV claiming to dissolve ...

Where is Benin? The West African country everyone is talking about—here's why

A military coup attempt was reported but thwarted, with Benin President Talon reportedly safe despite soldiers' claims of his ...
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Excavation in Benin City Unearths Hidden Layers of a Kingdom’s Past

Archaeologists uncovered Benin City palace ruins, pottery, and tools in the area’s largest excavation yet. Findings include metalworking remains and 120,000 ceramic shards, offering insight into pre ...