Benin heads to a pivotal transition as votes are counted

Africanews | 13-04-2026 06:18pm |

Benin began counting ballots Sunday after a presidential election that could extend a decade of economic growth while testing the country’s democratic balance. Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni is the frontrunner to succeed outgoing president Patrice Talon, who is stepping down after two terms.

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