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Kofi Ahouandjinou

Politics & Security

Benin

Kofi Ahouandjinou covers politics & security for 1WG's Benin desk.

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Articles (2)

Benin Government Confirms Arrests and Foreign Military Aid in Foiling Coup

Benin-Politics-Feb 12, 2026

Benin Government Confirms Arrests and Foreign Military Aid in Foiling Coup

Benin on Brink: President Patrice Talon Survives Coup Attempt, Fugitive Colonel Pascal on the Run

Benin-Politics-Feb 10, 2026

Benin on Brink: President Patrice Talon Survives Coup Attempt, Fugitive Colonel Pascal on the Run

President Patrice Talon's leadership was shaken when a short-lived coup attempt rocked Benin, leaving a trail of casualties behind. The fugitive leader Colonel Tigri Pascal remains at large, sparking fears of a protracted conflict with far-reaching implications for regional stability.