How France provided ‘logistical’ support to help thwart Benin coup

France provided logistical support and surveillance assistance to help the west African state of Benin thwart a coup attempt that was foiled at the weekend, an aide to President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday.Read Also: Senate approves Tinubu’s request to deploy troops to Benin RepublicMacron led a “coordination effort” by speaking with key regional leaders, while France – at the request of the Beninese authorities – provided assistance “in terms of surveillanc