Event Brief
Benin Votes for New President as Talon Steps Down
Filed: Apr 12, 2026 at 11:03 PM ET
Summary: Voters in Benin are selecting a successor to President Patrice Talon, who is leaving office after ten years.
WHO: Voters in Benin
WHAT: Voting for a new president
WHEN: Apr 12, 2026 at 3:19 AM ET
WHERE: Benin
WHY: Part of a scheduled process
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