Patrice Talon

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Benin's democratic model erodes as opposition is systematically excluded from elections

Stepping down after two terms; endorsed Wadagni as successor

Benin held its presidential election on April 12 with only two candidates on the ballot after the main opposition party was barred from competing. Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni, endorsed by outgoing President Patrice Talon, defeated Paul Hounkpè of the Cowry Forces for an Emerging Benin.

Updated May 31