Moment Military Took Over Government in Benin Republic Benin Republic is a West African country that shares borders with Nigeria to the East and is a member of ECOWAS. Earlier today, a group of Soilders appeared on Benin Republic's national TV in Cotonou announcing the dissolution of the government in an apparent coup. However, the attempted coup failed as loyalists, some faction of Soilders helped the government regain control. The president, Talon was safely while the incident lasted. #Beninco