Highlighting the bloc’s strategic objectives, the Council said the endorsement aligns with ECOWAS’ commitment to expanding its influence across continental and global platforms.

In the early hours of Sunday, December 7, a group of soldiers appeared on Benin’s state television announcing the dissolution of the government. The group, calling itself the Military Committee for Refoundation, declared that President Patrice Talon had been removed and all state institutions dissolved. Lt. Col. Pascal Tigri was named head of the military committee

H.E. Youssouf called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire to halt the violence and urged all parties to fully protect civilians — especially children, women, and the elderly — in accordance with international humanitarian and human rights law.