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# Patrice Talon

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Benin Finance Minister Positioned to Win Presidential Election

Vote counting is underway in Benin's presidential election, with Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni, who has overseen a decade of economic growth, widely seen as the favourite to succeed outgoing President Patrice Talon. The election proceeded peacefully according to the electoral commission, though civil society groups reported numerous alerts regarding voting irregularities.

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