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IN SUMMARY: Benin’s failed coup, Russia’s widening influence and the unsettling state of West African democracy

Summary by Within Nigeria
The brief coup attempt in Benin has renewed concerns about the stability of democratic systems across West Africa. The incident took place on December 7 when a small group of soldiers tried to take control of key locations in Cotonou. Security officials said the mutineers moved towards the residence of President Patrice Talon and attempted to seize the national broadcaster. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots in the early hours, which created fe…
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Within Nigeria broke the news in on Friday, December 12, 2025.
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