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Benin candidate proposes new police forces against jihadists
Filed: Mar 23, 2026 at 8:05 AM ET
Summary: The ruling party candidate in Benin's presidential election plans to establish municipal police in northern towns to combat jihadist attacks.
WHO: ruling party candidate
WHAT: proposes new municipal police forces
WHEN: Mar 23, 2026 at 7:01 AM ET
WHERE: Cotonou
WHY: to defend against persistent attacks from jihadist groups
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