The 2016 Beninese presidential election was held in March 2016, resulting in businessman Patrice Talon defeating Prime Minister Lionel Zinsou in a runoff. Incumbent President Thomas Boni Yayi was term-limited and could not run. The election was notable for a large field of candidates and a peaceful transfer of power.
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