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Soldiers say they have ousted President Talon from power

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AFP Beninese President Patrice Talon attends a joint press conference in Cotonou on July 27, 2022,AFP

President Patrice Talon has said he intends step down next year after two terms in office

Soldiers in the West African nation of Benin have announced on national TV that they have ousted President Patrice Talon and seized power.

A message from the French embassy in Benin said gunfire had been reported near the residence of the president.

The soldiers also announced a suspension of the constitution and closure of all land borders and the country’s airspace.

According to their statement, Lieutenant-Colonel Tigri Pascal will be leading a military transition council.

Talon, 67, is due to step down next year after completing his second term in office.

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