Benin's presidential election on April 12 amid tensions
Benin voters head to the polls on April 12 to elect the successor to President Patrice Talon after two five-year terms. Candidates like Hounkpè highlight their differences three days before the vote, amid concerns over participation, democracy and security. April 9 marks the second-to-last day of official campaigning.
This election comes after ten years of Talon's presidency and mobilizes voters on major institutional and security issues. Rival campaigns crystallize around distinct political projects in the final electoral period.
The vote tests the country's democratic stability against challenges of electoral mobilization and regional security context.
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