A coup attempt in Benin was thwarted by loyalist troops, with President Patrice Talon appearing on national television to confirm the situation was "totally under control." The mutiny, declared by a group of soldiers on national television, was quickly suppressed with assistance from Nigerian fighter jets.

• 14 people were arrested in connection with the attempted coup.
• President Patrice Talon confirmed the defeat of the "opportunists" and vowed action against the "treachery."
• The coup plotters criticized Talon's handling of northern Benin's security and cuts to public services like healthcare.