Benin holds presidential election

The election is being held just four months after a failed coup attempt, highlighting the fragile stability of the West African nation.

Nearly eight million people are eligible to vote in a race that includes opposition candidate Paul Hounkpe.

Wadagni has campaigned on a platform of continuity, promising to maintain the country's development trajectory while addressing jihadist attacks in the north.

International observers are monitoring the vote for signs of transparency and democratic integrity in a region that has seen several recent military takeovers.