Benin: Romuald Wadagni begins a two-day official visit to Rwanda

Author: Armel TOGNONPublished on: September 16, 2026Country: Rwanda

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Benin: Romuald Wadagni begins a two-day official visit to Rwanda

President Romuald Wadagni arrived in Rwanda for a two-day official visit, welcomed by his counterpart Paul Kagame. This marks Wadagni's first visit to Rwanda since his inauguration on May 24, 2026. Relations between Benin and Rwanda have strengthened in recent years, with agreements signed during Kagame's visit to Benin in 2023 covering various areas such as trade and counter-terrorism.

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