Benin: Nicéphore Soglo praises Patrice Talon's renunciation of a third term

Former Beninese President Nicéphore Soglo praised Patrice Talon's decision not to seek a third term during Labor Day on May 1, 2026. This statement follows the announcement of the results of the April 12, 2026 presidential election, which saw Romuald Wadagni elected. Soglo emphasized the significance of this decision in the African political context and mentioned previous discussions with Talon regarding term limits. The political transition is now underway with the imminent installation of the new executive power.