Benin Presidential Election 2016
Patrice Talon elected, initially promising constitutional reforms and term limit adherence.
Benin Presidential Election 2021
Patrice Talon re-elected amidst severe democratic backsliding and suppression of viable opposition candidates.
Benin General Election 2026
Legislative scheduled for January, Presidential for April; key test for resetting Benin’s democratic trajectory.
Benin Presidential Election 1991
Pioneering democratic transition in West Africa; Mathieu Kérékou defeated by Nicéphore Soglo.
Benin Presidential Election 1996
Mathieu Kérékou returned to power via democratic means, cementing Benin’s early multi-party credentials.
Benin Presidential Election 2001
Kérékou re-elected in a cycle boycotted by major opposition figures over transparency concerns.
Benin Presidential Election 2006
Yayi Boni elected in a highly competitive cycle following Kérékou’s adherence to term limits.
Benin General Election 2011
Yayi Boni secured re-election; marked by high voter turnout exceeding 84%.
Benin President Election 2026
Election details for Benin.
Benin Legislative Election 2026
Election details for Benin.
