Benin: between economic growth and high cost of living, a tense presidential election

Voters in Benin are heading to the polls on April 12 to elect a new president amid a dynamic economic context. Claudia Togbe, a trader in Cotonou, highlights the reforms of President Patrice Talon, which have improved the business climate, allowing her shop to quadruple in size. Starting a business is now quick, a significant change from the situation 15 years ago.