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Benin Foiled Military Coup Attempt

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Dec 07, 2025 · Last updated Dec 07, 2025

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Attention
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Market Impact
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Market Impact

The failed coup attempt in Benin could lead to short-term market uncertainty due to political instability, potentially affecting foreign investment and regional economic sentiment. However, the quick foiling of the coup by the Beninese Armed Forces may limit long-term negative impacts, as it demonstrates resilience against unconstitutional changes.

Government Defense
Event Summary

On December 7, 2025, a group of soldiers in Benin, calling themselves the Military Committee for Refoundation, launched a mutiny and announced the dissolution of the government and the removal of President Patrice Talon on state TV. Lt. Col. 2025 Beninese coup attempt was appointed president of the military committee. However, Benin's interior minister, Alassane Seidou, announced that the coup was foiled by the loyal Beninese Armed Forces. Gunshots were heard around the presidential residence in Cotonou, and state television and public radio signals were temporarily cut. The ECOWAS condemned the coup attempt. This event follows a trend of military takeovers in West Africa, including a recent coup in Guinea-Bissau. President Patrice Talon, in power since 2016, is due to step down next April after the presidential election, with Romuald Wadagni as his party's favored candidate.

Entities Involved
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Patrice Talon
Patrice Talon is the President of Benin whose government was targeted by the coup attempt. His safety and continued leadership are crucial for the country's stability.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment 10.0
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Alassane Seidou
Alassane Seidou, as the interior minister of Benin, announced that the coup attempt was foiled, playing a key role in reassuring the public and international community.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 20.0
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2025 Beninese coup attempt
2025 Beninese coup attempt was appointed president of the Military Committee for Refoundation, the group that attempted the coup in Benin.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment -50.0
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Umaro Sissoco Embaló
Umaro Sissoco Embaló was the former President of Guinea-Bissau, removed by a military coup after a contested election.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment -10.0
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Romuald Wadagni
Romuald Wadagni, former Finance Minister and Patrice Talon's party pick, is the favorite to win the upcoming presidential election in Benin.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Renaud Agbodjo
Renaud Agbodjo is an opposition candidate whose candidacy was rejected by the electoral commission in Benin.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Benin
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Guinea-Bissau
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
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ECOWAS
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Russia
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
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France
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
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United States
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Relationships
Patrice Talon president ↔ Alassane Seidou Patrice Talon, as President of Benin, directs Alassane Seidou in his ministerial capacity to maintain national security
Patrice Talon president ↔ 2025 Beninese coup attempt President Patrice Talon successfully thwarted a military coup attempt orchestrated by Pascal Tigri, subsequently vowing
Patrice Talon endorser ↔ Romuald Wadagni Patrice Talon serves as a key political patron to Romuald Wadagni, officially endorsing him for the presidency. Talon le
Patrice Talon president ↔ Benin Patrice Talon serves as the President of Benin. He recently maintained his position and authority after successfully thw
Patrice Talon related ↔ ECOWAS
Alassane Seidou accuser ↔ 2025 Beninese coup attempt Alassane Seidou, acting as Benin's Interior Minister, serves as the primary state authority directing the arrest and pub
Alassane Seidou minister ↔ Benin Alassane Seidou serves as the Minister of Interior and Public Security for Benin. As a senior government official, he di
Alassane Seidou related ↔ ECOWAS
2025 Beninese coup attempt coup leader ↔ Benin Pascal Tigri launched a coup attempt in Benin, seeking to overthrow the government by dissolving national institutions a
2025 Beninese coup attempt unaffiliated ↔ ECOWAS There is no documented direct relationship between Pascal Tigri and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWA
Romuald Wadagni related ↔ Benin
Romuald Wadagni related ↔ ECOWAS
Benin related ↔ Guinea-Bissau
Benin related ↔ ECOWAS
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