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Benin’s Romuald Wadagni takes office as president after 94% landslide

Adeyemi Daniel AdedayoMay 24, 2026May 24, 20260

Romuald Wadagni has been sworn in as Benin’s ninth president, completing a carefully managed handover of power from outgoing leader Patrice Talon after a landslide

Romuald Wadagni Wins Benin Presidency with Over 94% of Votes in Ruling‑Coalition Landslide

Adeyemi Daniel AdedayoApr 14, 2026April 14, 20260

Benin’s finance minister Romuald Wadagni has been elected president with a landslide, securing more than 94 percent of the vote in a contest dominated by

Soldiers, State TV and a Swift Crackdown: Inside the Foiled Coup Attempt in Benin

Adeyemi Daniel AdedayoDec 8, 2025December 8, 20250

A stunning coup attempt in Benin has shaken one of the few democracies left in West Africa, underscoring how a wave of military takeovers that