Benin (West African country)Bèiníng贝宁finance ministercáizhèng bùzhǎng财政部长Wadagni (Romuald Wadagni, Beninese finance minister)Wǎ Dá Ní瓦达尼to winyíngdé赢得presidentzǒngtǒng总统general election / presidential electiondàxuǎn大选。
April 14, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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China & WorldBenin Finance Minister Wadagni Wins Presidential Election With 94 Percent of Votes
Beninese Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni won the presidential election on April 12 with 94 percent of the vote, succeeding President Patrice Talon in a landslide.
Benin held its presidential election on April 12, which resulted in a decisive victory for incumbent Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni. Wadagni secured an overwhelming 94 percent of the votes cast, establishing an authoritative mandate from voters. Benin, located in West Africa, will now be led by its newly elected president as it enters a new political phase.
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