Benin elects lawmakers, with opposition allowed to stand ...Middle East

COTONOU: Benin voted for a new parliament on Sunday with opposition candidates authorised to stand in the legislative elections for the first time under President Patrice Talon after four years of absence.Sunday's vote will be a key test for the West African nation, where Talon's supporters say he has ushered in political and economic development, but critics argue that his mandate has eroded democracy.The streets of Cotonou, the economic capital, were calm and all markets and shops were closed, AFP reporters said.Polling stations opened at 7:00 am (0600 GMT) and will close at 4:00 pm (1500 GMT), according to the Autonomous National Electoral Commission.The last legislative elections in 2019

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