Benin: Voting opens for 5th presidential elections

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

14 March,2011 09:46 am

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.