Rapid collapse of Benin coup sparks broader concerns for West African democracy

Bongani Bingwa speaks with international relations expert Dr Charles Sinkala about reports that people in Benin are living in "total fear" following last week's attempted coup, during which "violent clashes" broke out between the coup plotters and the Republican Guard at President Patrice Talon's Cotonou residence, leaving "casualties on both sides. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: For more from the show go to or find all the catch-up podcasts here

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Rapid collapse of Benin coup sparks broader concerns for West African democracy is an episode from The Africa Report by Primedia Broadcasting.

This episode is 6:12 long.

This episode was published on Dec 10, 2025.

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