Has Benin’s foiled coup made ECOWAS a West African heavyweight once more?
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In December 2025, an attempted coup in Benin was thwarted by the government with assistance from Nigeria. The incident put the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in the spotlight after facing criticism for its perceived inaction during previous coups in the region, including Guinea-Bissau. This time, ECOWAS intervened, signaling a potential shift in its approach to regional stability. Analysts suggest ECOWAS aimed to demonstrate its power and prevent the fall of one of West Africa's more stable nations. The successful defense of Benin has been interpreted as a sign that ECOWAS is willing to take a stronger stance against unconstitutional power grabs.
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