Benin Heads To Pivotal Transition As Votes Are Counted
Benin has began counting ballots after a presidential election that is expected to extend a decade of economic growth while testing the country's democratic balance. Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni is the frontrunner to succeed outgoing President, Patrice Talon,who is stepping down after two terms. Electoral commission chief Sacca Lafia said voting was calm overall, though civil society monitors reported about 100 incidents, including early openings and suspiciously full ballot boxes. […]