Benin's government announced it foiled a coup attempt after soldiers, calling themselves the "Military Committee for Refoundation" (CMR), declared on state television that they had removed President Patrice Talon from office. The government confirmed that the situation was brought "under control" and the presidential offices and residence were secure by midday Sunday.

• A group of eight soldiers with assault rifles claimed to have ousted President Patrice Talon.
• Interior Minister Alassane Seidou described the soldiers' announcement as a "mutiny" aimed at destabilizing the country.
• The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) condemned the actions as "unconstitutional".