PRESS STATEMENT
The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 1316th meeting, held on 7 December 2025, considered the emergency situation in the Republic of Benin.
Council took note with grave concern and strongly condemned in the strongest possible terms the attempted unconstitutional change of government in the Republic of Benin by some rogue soldiers on 7 December 2025 in blatant violation of the principles, norms and values of the AU and as a direct attack against the general will of the Beninese people.
Council reiterated the AU commitment to respect the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of the Republic of Benin.