Voters in Benin are heading to the polls Sunday to elect a new president
Benin is holding an election for a new president as security worsens and critics denounce clampdown
Benin is conducting a presidential election amid worsening security conditions and allegations of a government clampdown on dissent. The situation poses risks to electoral integrity and could enable broader political instability or cyber-enabled disinformation campaigns. Citizens and international observers are directly affected by potential violence or digital interference.