Cotonou, Dec. 9 -- Benin's President Patrice Talon said the situation is "completely under control" after an attempted coup on Sunday was thwarted by government forces, assisted by the Nigerian military.
Benin, home to around 14 million people, has experienced occasional coups since gaining independence from France in 1960 but has maintained uninterrupted democratic governance for the past 20 years. While Porto-Novo is the official capital, Cotonou serves as the country's largest city and administrative center.
Calm returned to Cotonou after violent clashes erupted between coup plotters and the Republican Guard at the presidential residence, resulting in "casualties on both sides," according to the government, TRT World reported..
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