The U.S. State Department has issued a shelter-in-place advisory for U.S. citizens in Cotonou, Benin, following military activity in the area on December 7, 2025. The advisory comes in response to an attempted coup, which has resulted in reports of gunfire, explosions, road closures, and restricted airport operations.
In conjunction with the advisory, the U.S. embassy in Cotonou has been closed. The situation remains fluid, and citizens are urged to remain indoors and avoid unnecessary travel until further notice.
For more information and updates, U.S. citizens in the area are encouraged to monitor local news and the U.S. embassy"s official communications.
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