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Significance
Talon took 86.57% of the votes, on an official turnout of 50.17%, while his nearest opponent took 11.29%. Talon’s winning margin -- the largest since Benin’s return to multiparty democracy in 1990 -- was made possible due to controversial electoral and constitutional reforms in recent years that have fundamentally weakened the main opposition.
Impacts
Talon is likely to try to increase his regional profile as he seeks to open Benin to more regional trade.
Benin’s first female vice-president, Talon’s potential successor, will seek to promote more progressive laws for women’s empowerment.
While Talon may engage in token reconciliation efforts, his administration will clamp down on seemingly 'disruptive' opposition figures.
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