NEWS Beep: As Benin Republic Extends Presidential Term to Seven Years Ahead of 2026 Elections

Lawmakers in Benin Republic approved a constitutional amendment on Friday, extending the presidential term to seven years.

In an overwhelming 90-19 vote, the new amendment sets the presidential term at seven years, renewable only once, according to a statement issued Saturday by the national assembly.

“From now on, and in accordance with amended Article 42, the President of the Republic is elected by direct universal suffrage for a term of 07 years renewable only once,” the statement reads.

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