POLITICSAug 4 · 05:18 UTCALLAFRICA

Benin: Benin's New Senate Raises Questions Over Power and Legitimacy

Benin's new senate was inaugurated in Porto-Novo, establishing a second parliamentary chamber tasked with reviewing legislation, safeguarding constitutional rules, and disciplining political figures. The move has sparked questions regarding power distribution and political legitimacy.

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