In a dramatic turn of events, the government of Benin has confirmed that an attempted military coup to unseat President Patrice Talon has been successfully thwarted by loyalist troops. According to the interior minister, the situation is now under control following the arrests of a dozen soldiers who had attempted to seize power. Soldiers had briefly taken over a television station to announce their purported takeover but were quickly countered by government forces. This incident highlights the increasing trend of military coups in Africa, with Benin becoming the latest nation to face such turmoil.