Benin Election - Finance Minister Wadagni Expected to Win
Author: Zac Crellin with AFP, AP, ReutersPublished on: April 13, 2026Country: Benin
Politics

Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni is favored to win the presidential election in Benin, backed by outgoing President Patrice Talon. With nearly eight million voters, Wadagni faces Paul Hounkpe, who has a much lower profile. Results are expected in the coming days, as critics point out that the electoral rules were designed to sideline Talon's rivals.
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