The 2016 Beninese presidential election was held in March 2016, with incumbent Thomas Boni Yayi barred from seeking a third term. After a first round on 6 March, businessman Patrice Talon defeated Prime Minister Lionel Zinsou in a runoff on 20 March, marking a peaceful transfer of power.
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