The apparent leader of a failed coup in Benin was on the run and the fate of hostages remained unclear a day after a group of soldiers attempted to overthrow the government of the West African nation.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Soldiers led by Lt. Col. Pascal Tigri announced on state television Sunday that President Patrice Talon had been ...

Benin-Military Takeover FILE - Benin's President Patrice Talon attends a meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at Planalto presidential palace in ...

Beninese forces were able to "thwart" a coup that was announced on Sunday, the country's interior minister said. LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — The short-lived coup in Benin left “casualties on both sides” of ...

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — The short-lived coup in Benin left “casualties on both sides” of the government forces and the mutinous soldiers, authorities said Monday, as security forces intensified the ...

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