Abiodun Temitayo In the early hours of Sunday, December 7, 2025, the Republic of Benin—long seen as one of West Africa’s few stable democracies—was jolted awake by the chaos of a sudden coup attempt. A small group of mutinous soldiers seized the national broadcaster and announced the dissolution of state institutions, claiming to have ousted … Continue reading Benin Coup Collapses After Nigeria Steps In — What Really Happened