After the reported coup attempts in Benin, questions are mounting across the region about the next steps for stability. ECOWAS has hinted at the possibility of deploying troops to safeguard constitutional order, but will such a move calm tensions or inflame them further? This morning, we ask: Can an ECOWAS military presence truly help maintain stability in Benin, or does it risk deepening the crisis?

The developments come at a time when the bloc faces mounting criticism over its effectiveness and approach to political upheavals in West Africa. With several member states already navigating transitions, insecurity, and strained relations with ECOWAS, Benin’s situation adds a fresh test to the region’s collective security framework.

As the debate grows, citizens and analysts alike are watching closely to see whether intervention will help restore calm or spark new tensions.