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Benin court clears Talon's re-election as rival taken into custody
Talon, a cotton magnate first elected in 2016, took a tough stance after Sunday's ballot saying he would track down those responsible for violence during opposition protests in the run-up to the election.
President of Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) Emmanuel Tiando announces results of Benin presidential election and declares incumbent President Patrice Talon as winner of the election
By: NewVision Reporter, Journalist @NewVision
Benin's constitutional court approved President Patrice Talon's re-election on Thursday as associates of a key opposition figure said he was taken into custody by police following the weekend presidential vote.
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