About 200 West African soldiers in Benin for 'clean-up' after failed coup

Around 200 West African soldiers, including troops from Nigeria and Ivory Coast, are in Benin to assist the government post a failed coup attempt. The coup was thwarted with Nigerian fighter jets intervening to drive out the mutineers from key locations. Benin's foreign minister stated that some regional troops remained for a "clean-up operation" after the coup was quashed, with leader of the failed coup reportedly seeking refuge in Togo. The West African regional bloc, Ecowas, deployed troops to prevent further violence, showcasing a united stance against military takeovers in the region.