Benin Republic has expressed appreciation to ECOWAS for a donation of 150,000 US dollars to support the country’s presidential election on 12 April 2026. The cheque was presented to officials of the Benin Ministry of the Interior as part of assistance to Member States holding elections, under the provisions of the ECOWAS Supplementary Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance. Mr Serigne Ka, Acting Head of the ECOWAS Electoral Assistance Division (EAD), who led the delegation to the meeting, briefed the Permanent Secretary on the Mission’s objectives. According to the Permanent Secretary, the National Guard and the military would only be involved where necessary, depending on the seriousness of the situation. The meeting with the Interior Ministry officials is part of the LTEOM’s ongoing confidence-building consultations with Benin political stakeholders toward ensuring a credible election and consolidating democratic principles for regional peace and stability.

Source: GNN Liberia March 30, 2026 10:28 UTC