In Benin, preparations are gaining momentum ahead of the 2026 general elections. On Thursday, the Constitutional Court, the National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA), and the National Agency for the Identification of Persons (ANIP) held a joint meeting to address critical electoral matters.

The discussions centered on reviewing the progress made in updating the computerized electoral roll, a vital step in guaranteeing credible polls.

Participants also worked to anticipate possible legal and technical hurdles, with the aim of ensuring a transparent, inclusive, and constitutionally sound electoral process.