In Benin, the Opposition Democratic Party Is Focusing on the Parliamentary Elections

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In Benin, the campaign continues before the elections of this Sunday, January 11, 2026. It ends on Friday. A double legislative and local vote, which precedes the presidential elections scheduled for April 12 by a few weeks. For the legislative parties, five parties are running, including the Democrats of former President Boni Yayi. The main opposition party, however, cannot take part in the local elections (or in the presidential elections). It…