Benin Says Coup Attempt Foiled After Soldiers Declare Seizure of Power on State TV

In West Africa, Benin’s government today said its armed forces had foiled a coup attempt after a group of soldiers claimed on national television to have seized power. At least eight soldiers, some wearing helmets, appeared on state TV this morning announced that a military committee led by Colonel Tigri Pascal had taken control. They declared the dissolution of national institutions, the suspension of the constitution, and the closure of all air, land, and maritime borders. The group replaced P...