Nigeria, Dec. 7 -- The Beninese government says the country's military has foiled the coup, which sought to oust the President Patrice Talon administration.

The Interior Minister, Alassane Seidou, announced on Sunday that the country's armed forces had foiled an attempted coup hours after the plotters appeared on national TV to declare a takeover of government.

"A small group of soldiers launched a mutiny with the aim of destabilising the country and its institutions.

"Faced with this situation, the Beninese Armed Forces and their leadership maintained control of the situation and foiled the attempt," he said.

PREMIUM TIMES reported that the presidency earlier announced that Mr Talon is safe and the army is addressing the crisis and r...