Cotonou, Benin, April 12, 2026 (AFP) - Finance minister favourite as Benin votes for president

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Benin was voting for a new president on Sunday, with Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni a shoo-in after overseeing a decade of economic growth in the west African country despite jihadist attacks in the north. Nearly eight million voters are eligible to cast ballots to choose a successor to Patrice Talon, who is stepping down after two five-year terms and has endorsed Wadagni as his successor. Turnout will be a crucial factor after a lacklustre cam......

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Beirut, Lebanon, April 12, 2026 (AFP) - Hezbollah denies link to cell accused of planning Damascus attack

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Kuwait City, Kuwait, April 12, 2026 (AFP) - Kuwait says 24 arrested over 'financing of terror'

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London, April 12, 2026 (AFP) - Irish police arrest man over alleged criminal damage at Shannon airport

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London, April 12, 2026 (AFP) - UK minister says 'disappointing' no breakthrough in Iran war talks

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