The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has strongly condemned the attempted military take-over in the Republic of Benin.
ilitary personnel in Benin on Sunday announced that they had ousted President Patrice Talon, although his entourage said he was safe and the army was regaining control.
Reacting in a statement it released in Abuja on Sunday, the West African bloc said it received the report of the attempted coup with dismay, calling for full respect of the Constitution of Benin.
The regional bloc also saluted the efforts of the Government and the Republican Army in bringing the situation under control.