Cotonou, Benin, March 23, 2026 (AFP) - Barred Benin opposition says not backing any presidential candidate

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2026-03-23

Benin's main opposition party said Monday it would not support any candidate in presidential elections next month in which it has been barred from standing. The Democrats party was sidelined from the April 12 polls after failing to gather enough signatures. A further blow came with the resignation earlier this month of its leader, former president Thomas Boni Yayi, for health reasons. The decision not to back any presidential contender was announ......

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