A coup that was announced in Benin has been “foiled,” the interior minister said Sunday in a video on Facebook, but there was no word from the president and sporadic gunshots were heard in parts of ...

Dec. 7 (UPI) -- The government of Benin said Sunday that it had foiled a coup attempt by members of its military. President Patrice Talon has reportedly been moved to a safe location.

Beninese President Patrice Talon played down the threat posed by plotters of an attempted coup this month and declared that ...

Lieutenant Colonel Tigri Pascal was named by the group, which calls itself the Military Committee for Refoundation, as transitional leader, according to reports. President Patrice Talon was expected ...

TV broadcast for the RD Congo vs Benin matchRD Congo - Benin/@XThe Al Medina Stadium in Rabat will host a high-stakes ...

Nigeria’s military sent fighter jets and ground forces into neighboring Benin to support President Patrice Talon, after a group of soldiers attempted to seize control of the West African nation.

The Democratic Republic of Congo edged out Benin 1-0 in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, with Theo ...

Nigerian fighter jets carried out airstrikes to thwart a coup bid in Benin in which mutinying soldiers tried to seize President Patrice Talon, according to an account provided by Benin's government.

Benin’s new Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) has delayed its opening following protests at a preview event. Demonstrators linked to the Oba’s palace opposed the museum’s authority over Benin’s ...

Sports Mole previews Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations clash between Benin and Botswana, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.