Benin Holds Presidential Election Amid Rising Security Concerns And Opposition Clampdown (opens in new tab)

Benin is holding a presidential election as outgoing leader Patrice Talon steps down after a decade in power\. While his tenure brought economic growth, the country faces rising jihadi insurgency in the north and growing criticism over a clampdown on opposition figures\. Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni, Talon’s anointed successor, faces off against sole opposition candidate Paul Hounkpè\. Analysts warn that restrictions on other political figures could skew the contest and impact democratic ...