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Benin: Voting opens for 5th presidential elections

Dunya News

Benin President, Yayi Boni and 13 other candidates take part in the fifth presidential elections.

After the establishment of democracy in 1990, the elections are underway and in-current president; Thomas Yayi Boni is up against 13 others in the race.Former prime minister Adrien Houngbedji, is expected to put up a strong resistance against Boni who is looking to secure a second term despite being involved in fraud.Benin, the largest cotton producer in the region, has a population of about 9 million. Due to its transparent presidential elections, Benin has acquired international recognition.