Benin holds presidential election amid deteriorating security situation

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Benin held its presidential election on Sunday with over 7.9 million registered voters. Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni, backed by ruling coalition parties and outgoing President Patrice Talon, faced opposition candidate Paul Hounkpe. Voters reported low turnout due to election controversies. The new president must address poverty, with 30 percent living below the poverty line, and combat armed insurgents threatening security.

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