Benin′s democracy hangs in the balance on election weekend | Africa | DW
Benin's democracy hangs in the balance on election weekend Incumbent President Patrice Talon is poised for reelection in the West African country. But reforms to Benin's electoral system have stacked the odds in his favor at the expense of the opposition. Reforms to Benin's electoral system means there may be no change to old power stuctures this election weekend Election fever has hit Benin. In the economic capital, Cotonou, more and more posters advertising the April 11 presidential election appear daily. One, though, dominates: That of the current president, Patrice Talon. Against a blue b...
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