Live: West Africa's ECOWAS bloc deploys standby force to Benin in response to coup attempt

Soldiers from Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast and Ghana are being sent to Benin after West Africa's regional bloc ECOWAS ordered the immediate deployment of elements of its standby force to the country following an attempted coup on Sunday. Addressing the nation on state TV, Benin President Patrice Talon said the situation was "totally under control". Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

Dec 7, 2025 - 20:00
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Live: West Africa's ECOWAS bloc deploys standby force to Benin in response to coup attempt
Soldiers from Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast and Ghana are being sent to Benin after West Africa's regional bloc ECOWAS ordered the immediate deployment of elements of its standby force to the country following an attempted coup on Sunday. Addressing the nation on state TV, Benin President Patrice Talon said the situation was "totally under control". Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

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