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Benin Continues Its Authoritarian Drift Under Talon

Benin Continues Its Authoritarian Drift Under Talon
President Patrice Talon of Benin arrives at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, Nov. 9, 2021 (AP photo by Michel Euler).

Benin was once regarded as one of West Africa’s “beacons of democracy.” But the authoritarian drift on display during Patrice Talon’s presidency has caused observers to worry about the country’s trajectory. That unease formed the backdrop to recent legislative elections, seen as a test of Benin’s democratic credentials.

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