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Benin's President Patrice Talon retains power after sweeping victory

Politics Apr 14
Beninese President Patrice Talon was re-elected with 86% of the vote, according to provisional results announced Tuesday evening by the Electoral Commission, in a poll where the head of state was facing virtually unknown opposition candidates.
Vote are counted as the Beninese await the results of an election that should see President Patrice Talon comfortably re-elected
Ballot counting underway after tense election in Benin
Politics Apr 13
Ballot counting was under way in Benin on Monday after an election with little suspense as President Patrice Talon looked set to win a second term following a tense campaign.
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Benin awaits results of tense presidential election
Politics Apr 12
Benin was up early on Sunday to cast their ballots in the tense presidential election in a vote that has been marred by violence during campaigning.
Critics say Patrice Talon has used his power to suppress the opposition. By PIUS UTOMI EKPEI (AFP)
Benin's Talon favoured for re-election after vote
Politics Apr 12
Benin President Patrice Talon looked set to win re-election on Sunday after a tense ballot, with critics accusing him of rigging the race in his favour by sidelining opposition leaders.
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Motorbike taxis take centre stage ahead of Benin vote
Life Style Apr 10
If you need to take the political temperature in Benin, just hitch a ride on a motorbike.
Benin opposition supporters block roads ahead of vote
Benin opposition supporters block roads ahead of vote
Politics Apr 08
"Talon, leave power," shouted an angry crowd of about sixty people after setting up a makeshift barricade Wednesday on a main road in central Benin, one of several protests against President Patrice Talon days before he seeks re-election.
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Benin's President Talon eyes re-election with few rivals in his path
Politics Apr 08
Benin's President Patrice Talon looks set to win re-election to a second term on Sunday in a presidential ballot critics say is already tilted in his favour after a crackdown on opponents.