Benin finance minister expected to coast to presidential election win
Benin's finance minister Romuald Wadagni was expected to coast to victory in a presidential election on Sunday, buoyed by strong ...
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Benin finance minister Wadagni seeks his own mandate in election
Benin Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni is expected to make the leap from behind-the-scenes technocrat to head of state on Sunday ...
Benin opposition fails to secure seats in parliamentary election
Benin's political opposition has failed to win any seats in parliament, according to provisional election results released over the weekend, ...
Benin’s President Talon thanks army leaders for “remaining loyal” in face of attempted coup
Benin’s President Patrice Talon has thanked army leaders for helping to defeat an attempted military coup in the West African ...
Benin’s ruling parties pick finance minister Wadagni as presidential candidate
Benin’s ruling coalition has nominated Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni to contest the 2026 presidential election, positioning a man seen as ...
Benin arrests three men over suspected coup plot
Three men in Benin, including a former minister and the man in charge of President Patrice Talon's security, have been ...
Benin grants temporary authorization for export of Nigerien oil
On May 15, President Patrice Talon met with the Director General of CNPC, the Chinese company handling the Benin-Niger export ...
Benin blocks Niger oil exports in border row
Benin has prevented neighbouring Niger from using its port to export its first crude oil, as a border dispute rages ...
Benin: Former president Boni Yayi warns against possible third term
President Patrice Talon’s second five-year presidential term comes to an end in 2026, and according to the current Beninese constitution, ...
Benin wants to “rapidly” normalize ties with coup-hit neighbours
Benin wishes to re-establish ties with its core business partners in western Africa which have undergone unconstitutional regime changes. President ...
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