COTONOU, Bénin — Two men close to Benin's president who were arrested last week on suspicions of plotting a coup in the small West African country were remanded in custody ahead of their trial ...

In September 2024, authorities in Benin detained the country's former sports minister and a prominent businessman for allegedly plotting a coup against the West African nation's president, Patrice ...

COTONOU, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Benin's state prosecutor said on Wednesday a former sports minister and a prominent businessman have been detained on suspicion of plotting a coup. Ex-sports minister ...

Benin authorities foiled an attempt to oust President Thomas Boni Yayi and install a military regime in the West African nation, state prosecutor Justin S. Gbenameto said.

COTONOU, Bénin (AP) — Two men close to Benin’s president who were arrested last week on suspicions of plotting a coup in the small West African country were remanded in custody ahead of their ...