Pascal Tigri is a Beninese military officer holding the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He is primarily known for leading a failed coup attempt against Benin's President Patrice Talon on December 7, 2025. During this brief insurrection, Tigri headed the Military Committee for Refoundation, a short-lived military junta that took control of some areas and government institutions in Cotonou, the country’s largest city, for a few hours. The coup plotters announced on state television that they were dissolving national institutions, suspending the constitution, and closing the country's air, land, and maritime borders, claiming to aim for a new era of fraternity, justice, and work in Benin. However, government forces loyal to President Talon quickly regained control, quelling the coup attempt within the same day. Following the failed uprising, the government arrested several individuals connected to the plot. President Talon condemned the coup and vowed to punish those involved. The attempted coup occurred against a backdrop of increasing security challenges in northern Benin, where jihadist militant attacks have escalated, contributing to tensions within the military. Tigri's actions reflected dissatisfaction among some soldiers regarding the security situation and treatment of military personnel. The incident attracted regional and international condemnation, including from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union, who supported the restoration of constitutional order. Tigri remains a fugitive following the failed coup, and his role has made him a significant figure in Benin's recent political and military history. His attempted seizure of power marks a notable event in the nation's ongoing struggle with security and political stability in the 21st century.