09/12/2025
THE BENIN COUP ATTEMPT: A WAKE-UP CALL FOR WEST AFRICA
The attempted coup in Benin Republic shows how fragile democracy has become in parts of West Africa.
A group of soldiers tried to overthrow the government but loyal forces backed by Nigeria, stopped them before things got out of hand.
Nigeria’s involvement came after an official request from Benin, marking one of the country’s biggest regional interventions in years.
This incident reminds us of the need for stronger institutions, stable governance and regional cooperation.
Democracy must not be taken for granted.