In the West African republic of B\u00e9nin, the constitutional court has ruled to exclude the principal opposition party, Les D\u00e9mocrates, from participating in the upcoming 2026 presidential election.<\/p>\n
The decision, delivered on 27 October, follows the earlier rejection of the party\u2019s candidacy by the electoral commission for failing to meet requirements such as sufficient sponsorship and payment of the registration fee.<\/p>\n
With Les D\u00e9mocrates disqualified, the field for the next presidential vote has shifted significantly. Observers note that the ruling deepens concerns about fairness and political openness in a country once regarded as a model of democracy in the region.<\/p>\n
As the campaign gears up, all eyes will be on whether remaining candidates will face genuine competition \u2014 and whether Benin\u2019s democratic reputation can withstand this exclusion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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