Benin's Patrice Talon favoured for re-election after vote

Benin President Patrice Talon

Incumbent Benin President Patrice Talon casts his ballot at the Zongo Ehuzu polling station to vote during the presidential election in Cotonou on April 11, 2021. PHOTO | AFP

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What you need to know:

  • President Talon's backers have rejected accusations the election will be fixed, saying all the conditions are there for a fair vote.

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