2026 Presidential Election in Benin: Campaign Ends Today, Focus Now on Voters

The electoral campaign for the first round of the presidential election in Benin ends on April 10, 2026, with over 6 million voters expected at the polls on April 12. The ruling majority duo, Romuald Wadagni and Mariam Chabi Talata, advocates for the continuity of reforms, while the opposition, represented by Paul Hounkpè and Judicaël Hounwanou, criticizes the cost of living and calls for a human-centered development. Observers will monitor the voter turnout to assess the vitality of Benin's democracy.