Ex-minister arrested over failed African coup

February 1, 2026

TL;DR

Alassane Tigri arrested on charges of organizing a coup.
Tigri is the vice president of the opposition party The Democrats.
His brother, Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri, is believed to be the leader of a failed December coup.
The coup attempt involved briefly seizing control of the state broadcaster and announcing the president's removal.
The coup was suppressed with support from national armed forces and Nigerian partners.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) ordered a standby force to support Benin.
Several people were killed and others injured during clashes.
Around 30 military personnel were arrested in connection with the coup.

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