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Benin Election Focuses on Security Amidst Rising Insurgency

4/11/2026

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The Benin presidential campaign centers on security due to Islamist insurgency threatening national stability.
Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni and rival Paul Hounkpè call for robust security measures and regional cooperation.
The insurgency has driven violence, including an attack that killed 15 soldiers and displaced thousands, as voters prioritize safety.
Critics of outgoing President Patrice Talon say democracy has been undermined.

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The Benin presidential campaign centers on security due to Islamist insurgency threatening national stability.
Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni and rival Paul Hounkpè call for robust security measures and regional cooperation.
The insurgency has driven violence, including an attack that killed 15 soldiers and displaced thousands, as voters prioritize safety.
Critics of outgoing President Patrice Talon say democracy has been undermined.