Benin: Opposition Party Democrats Aims to Overlook Internal Crises at Second Congress

Under the October skies in Porto-Novo, the capital of Benin, the Democrats party is gathering for its second congress. This is an opportunity for the party, born from former president Boni Yayi, to take a breather and reconsider its political future. In light of a series of internal crises in recent months, party members aim to elect their next president during this important meeting. The stakes are high for the Democrats who are seeking to strengthen themselves ahead of the upcoming electoral milestones.