Benin Ex-MP Sentenced for Praising Coup Attempt

An ex-deputy, Soumaila Sounon Boké, was sentenced to five years in prison by a Benin court. He was accused of praising a failed coup attempt in December 2026. The charges included ‘apology of a crime against state security’ and ‘incitement to hatred and violence’ related to a WhatsApp message.

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