Pascal Tigri

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Pascal Tigri is a Beninese military officer (Lieutenant Colonel) who led the failed coup attempt against president Patrice Talon on 7 December 2025. [1] He served as President of the Military Committee for Refoundation, [2] [3] a short-lived military junta which only controlled some areas and government institutions in Cotonou for some hours. [4]

References

  1. "Benin coup attempt to oust President Talon foiled by loyalist troops, minister says". BBC. 7 December 2025. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
  2. "Coup attempt in Benin quelled by loyal armed forces, interior minister says". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
  3. "Benin's interior minister says a coup announced earlier has been foiled". AP News. 7 December 2025. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
  4. "Attempted coup under way in Benin". France 24. 7 December 2025. Retrieved 7 December 2025.