Benin set for election with only two candidates amid opposition curbs

Thousands gathered in Cotonou on the final day of campaigning for the governing party. Its candidate, named by President Patrice Talon, seeks a new mandate, with supporters pointing to a decade of infrastructure, economic stability and improved security. Sunday’s vote comes amid concerns over inclusivity, insecurity in the north, and a December coup that critics say shook Benin’s democracy. Al Jazeera's Ahmed Idris reports. Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly
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