Benin votes in presidential election as incumbent steps down

By Allegresse Sasse COTONOU (Reuters) - Benin began counting votes after an election on Sunday to choose a successor to President Thomas Boni Yayi, who is stepping down after two terms, leaving 33 candidates to compete for power in the West African country. Leading the field is Prime Minister Lionel Zinsou, a former economist and investment banker backed by both Boni Yayi and the main opposition Democratic Renewal Party. By relinquishing power as mandated by law, Boni Yayi stands out from leader