Benin: Nicéphore Soglo Returns from France and Thanks Wadagni and Talon – La Nouvelle Tribune

Author: Armel TOGNONPublished on: October 9, 2026Country: Benin

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Benin: Nicéphore Soglo Returns from France and Thanks Wadagni and Talon – La Nouvelle Tribune

Nicéphore Dieudonné Soglo, former Beninese president aged 91, returned to Cotonou on October 8, 2026, after several weeks of medical treatment in France. He issued a message thanking President Romuald Wadagni and Senate President Patrice Talon for their support during his medical stay. His return comes as the Senate continues its activities, following his absence from the July 30, 2026, installation ceremony due to health issues. He is now recovering with his family.

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