What’s at stake in Benin’s presidential election?
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Benin's presidential election will choose a new leader as the current president steps down after 10 years.
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Benin is holding a presidential election on Sunday, with the finance minister favored to win. This election will determine the country's next leader as incumbent President Talon is set to step down after a decade in office. The outcome is significant for Benin's political future, marking a transition of power after Talon's ten-year tenure. This election will establish who will lead the country for the next term.
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