Cotonou, Benin, May 24, 2026 (AFP) - Benin's ex-finance minister sworn in as president

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2026-05-24

The former finance minister of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, officially became the country's president on Sunday, taking over from his predecessor -- and ex-boss -- Patrice Talon. Wadagni, an economist with a reputation as a technocrat who embodies continuity with Talon's two mandates, was elected April 12 with 94 percent of the ballots. His sole token opponent, Paul Hounkpe, was easily beaten, and Hounkpe's party quickly joined forces with Wadagni's p......

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