Patrice Talon

Kemi Seba, a prominent activist, was arrested in South Africa and faces extradition to Benin.

Opposition candidate Paul Hounkpe concedes defeat in Benin's presidential election.

Voting ends in Benin's presidential election with low turnout reported.

Benin voters head to polls amid a tight presidential race and security concerns.

Benin's presidential election candidates Romuald Wadagni and Paul Hounkpè are campaigning nationwide ahead of the April 12 vote.

Benin authorities search for coup leader after a short-lived coup attempt against President Patrice Talon

Benin's government claims to have foiled a military coup attempt, with 14 soldiers arrested and President Patrice Talon appearing on TV to vow punishment for the plotters, as regional alliance ECOWAS deploys a standby force.

Military personnel in Benin oust President Patrice Talon, despite claims he is safe

Romuald Wadagni wins Benin's presidential election with 94% of votes.

Government candidate Romuald Wadagni is set to win Benin's presidential election.

Polls closed in Benin with Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni expected to win the presidential election.

Benin elects a new president with the finance minister as favourite to win.

Benin starts presidential election campaign. The election is scheduled for April 12. A new president will be elected for a 5-year term.

Benin's President Patrice Talon assures the situation is under control after a coup attempt

Benin's government dissolved in apparent coup, President Patrice Talon removed, as soldiers announce Military Committee for Refoundation, naming Lt. Col. Pascal Tigri as leader, amid West Africa's recent wave of military takeovers.

Benin's Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni wins presidential election with 94 percent of the vote.

Benin votes for a new president amid al-Qaeda attacks and poverty.

Benin holds presidential election amid security and economic challenges.

Benin voters head to polls amid a tight presidential race and security concerns.

Benin's President Patrice Talon escaped a coup attempt with French military support

Benin's military seizes power, dissolving government and reportedly removing President Patrice Talon, but the government claims to have foiled the coup, arresting 14, amidst ongoing uncertainty in Cotonou.

Benin's government claims to have foiled a coup attempt after soldiers seized national TV, announcing the dissolution of the government and President Patrice Talon's removal, with 14 arrests made.