The fact
This measure coincides with Benin's national holiday celebrated on August 1st.
Kansou, a member of the opposition party Les Démocrates, was imprisoned for his political activities.
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Why it matters
Cette grâce présidentielle pourrait apaiser les tensions politiques au Bénin, où l'opposition dénonce régulièrement des arrestations arbitraires.