Africa Coup | Another Coup In Africa, Soldiers Appear On State TV To Announce Takeover A brief political scare unfolded in West African nation Benin after a group of soldiers announced the removal of President Patrice Talon on state television. The government later confirmed that the attempted coup was foiled, the president is safe, and the regular army has regained full control. Here’s everything you need to know about the failed mutiny and the latest developments.