Voters in Benin headed to the polls on Sunday for crucial parliamentary and local elections, just one month after a foiled coup attempt. President Patrice Talon's ruling coalition is expected to strengthen its position, with the main opposition party barred from local contests.

• The elections will determine the 109 seats in the National Assembly.
• The Democrats party, facing a new electoral law, risks losing all of its current 28 seats.
• The campaign occurred without large rallies, with election chief Sacca Lafia emphasizing a peaceful vote.