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Benin Holds Presidential Election with Finance Minister Wadagni Heavily Favoured

Benin held a presidential election just four months after a failed coup attempt, with Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni heavily favoured to succeed outgoing President Patrice Talon, who is stepping down after a decade in power. Nearly eight million voters were eligible, with results expected early in the week.

Key Facts

1Benin held a presidential election on Sunday, four months after a failed coup attempt
2Nearly eight million voters were eligible to cast ballots
3Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni, endorsed by outgoing President Patrice Talon, was favoured to win against sole opposition candidate Paul Hounkpè
4The election occurs amid ongoing jihadist attacks in Benin's northern regions
5President Patrice Talon is stepping down after two five-year terms

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Covered by France24, The Guardian, Al Jazeera, AP News, DW, and South China Morning Post, providing international visibility on a significant West African political transition.

Benin Holds Presidential Election with Finance Minister Wadagni Heavily Favoured

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