Political tensions are rising in Benin following the arrest of Chabi Yayi, son of former president Thomas Boni Yayi, just days after a failed coup attempt. Relatives say Chabi was detained without explanation, fueling speculation about possible links to the unrest, even as his father publicly condemned the coup. The arrest comes amid a wider security crackdown that has already swept up opposition figures, including a former defense minister, and prompted an international warrant for outspoken activist Kémi Séba, accused of inciting rebellion. Séba, who had professed support for the coup bid, has since responded with a defiant video pledge to continue his fight. As suspects remain at large and political uncertainty deepens, the episode underscores Benin’s increasingly fragile political climate.
Le Monde
