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Benin is holding an election for a new president as security worsens and critics denounce clampdown
Wadagni is favored as nearly 8 million voters choose a successor to Patrice Talon amid a crackdown on the opposition and rising militant violence.
- Voters in Benin are set to elect a new president as Patrice Talon steps down after 10 years in power.
- Romuald Wadagni, seen as Talon’s chosen successor, faces opposition candidate Paul Hounkpè.
- The ruling coalition holds a strong advantage after the opposition failed to win parliamentary seats, raising concerns about limited political competition.
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A few months after an impotent coup attempt, a new president is elected in Benin, West Africa.
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Former number 2 of the Democrats, Eric Houndété called for a vote for Romuald Wadagni, a candidate of the majority. A rally that further accentuates the crisis within the opposition party, a few days from the presidential of 12 April, whose formation was excluded.
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Benin is holding an election for a new president as security worsens and critics denounce clampdown
Voters in Benin are heading to the polls Sunday to elect a new president. Outgoing President Patrice Talon is stepping down after a decade of steady economic growth.
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Total News Sources22
Leaning Left6Leaning Right1Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Left
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left
50% Left
L 50%
C 42%
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