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Story summary
- On December 12, 2025, loyalist troops aided by Nigeria's air force quashed a coup in Benin after soldiers seized the national television station.
- President Patrice Talon reassured citizens that the situation was under control.
- Officials are investigating the coup's origins and have hinted at possible foreign involvement.
- With presidential elections due in April, critics worry that Patrice Talon's influence may undermine opposition and favor the ruling party's candidate.
