Politics
Romuald Wadagni Declared Winner of Benin's 2026 Presidential Election
Romuald Wadagni, the incumbent Minister of Economy and Finance, has secured a decisive victory in Benin's 2026 presidential election, winning 94.05% of the vote according to preliminary results. He is set to succeed President Patrice Talon, with Mariam Chabi Talata likely to continue as Vice-President.