Did plot to overthrow President Patrice Talon come as a surprise? | DW News

Benin's President Patrice Talon has appeared on television to tell the nation an attempted coup has been foiled. Benin was plunged into uncertainty when soldiers took control of the state broadcaster and announced they were seizing power. What followed was a tense, chaotic morning marked by gunfire, border closures and rapid government countermeasures. 00:00 Benin's armed forces foil coup attempt 01:47 Christopher Fomunyoh National Democratic Institute #benin #coup For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1