Benin's failed coup shines a light on the army's discontent
- Posted on December 18, 2025
- By Le Monde
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Benin's failed coup shines a light on the army's discontent
On December 7, the mutineers highlighted deep-seated problems within the institution, issues that soldiers had raised for years. The fighting during this failed coup appeared to have been more intense and deadly than the official tally released by Benin's authorities.
