Benin elects 49-year-old Wadagni as new president

Romuald Wadagni, the finance minister, has won a landslide victory in Benin's presidential election, securing over 94% of the vote according to provisional results. He succeeds Patrice Talon, who handpicked him, and faces major challenges including a wealth gap and insecurity in the north. The election was reported to be peaceful, although some media raised allegations of electoral fraud.