June 5, 2026

Ouaga Press

Independent English-language coverage of Burkina Faso's most pressing news and developments.

Benin’s political calm restored after coup bid, plotters still at large

Following a day of apprehension last Sunday, which saw military personnel appear on national television declaring the overthrow of President Patrice Talon, the President reassured the public that evening, stating the situation was “entirely under control.”

While the search continues for some individuals implicated in Sunday’s foiled coup d’état in Bénin, all captives, including high-ranking officers, have been successfully freed. This ongoing effort unfolds as the wider region prepares to offer various forms of support, notably military assistance.