Benin election: Romuald Wadagni and Paul Hounkpè in race to succeed President Talon
Author: bbc.comPublished on: April 10, 2026Country: Benin
Politics

Voters in Benin will go to the polls on Sunday to choose a successor to Patrice Talon, who recently survived a coup attempt. The election campaign is dominated by security concerns due to the rise of Islamist insurgency in the region, with attacks resulting in the deaths of 15 soldiers last month. Violence in the border areas between Benin, Niger, and Nigeria has alarmed locals, who fear a deterioration of the security situation.
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