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The Benin Republic presidency says has said there are efforts by the regular army to regain control after a Sunday morning coup on the West African country.
It also said that President Patrice Talon is safe.
A group of military officers appeared on Benin national television Sunday morning, declaring the removal of the president and all state institutions.
The group of army officials described themselves as the Military Committee for Refoundation.
However, according to AFP, the president’s office said Mr Talon is safe and that the army is regaining control.
This coup is the latest in West Africa, coming a few days after the military takeover of the government in Guinea-Bissau.
More details later. …