A group of soldiers in Benin launched a coup and seized control of the country's national television station. The Presidential Palace stated that President Patrice Talon is safe at present and that the military has retaken control of the situation.

A group of soldiers in Benin launched a coup and seized control of the country's national television station. The Presidential Palace stated that President Patrice Talon is safe at present and that the military has retaken control of the situation.