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(MENAFN) Military personnel in the West African state of Benin have declared a power takeover through national broadcaster SRTB, though conflicting accounts suggest an assault on the presidential compound was thwarted.

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(MENAFN) Benin’s security apparatus is addressing an attempted takeover, with officials insisting the situation is “under control,” according to Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni, who spoke to a media outlet on Sunday.

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(MENAFN) A bid to overthrow the government by “a small group of soldiers” has been thwarted, according to Beninese Interior Minister Alassane Seidou, who announced on national television that citizens should continue their routine activities...

World Trade Organization

The WTO Secretariat in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the International Trade Centre (ITC), the International Labour Organization (ILO) and FIFA will bring together ministers, stakeholders,...

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(MENAFN) Approximately 30 individuals are now in custody following a botched military coup that threatened to destabilize Benin earlier this month, media reported Monday, drawing on legal sources within the West African nation.

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(MENAFN) Nigerian air power proved critical in dismantling a military uprising in Benin after rebel soldiers launched a brazen attempt to overthrow President Patrice Talon and dismantle the nation's constitutional framework, officials confirmed....