Benin's new leader: Romuald Wadagni, from economic reformer to presidential palace

For a decade, Benin’s new president Romuald Wadagni has been the behind-the-scenes architect of sweeping economic reforms that have led to one of the strongest growth rates in west Africa. But the 49-year-old technocrat, who had rarely appeared in the …

Benin election victory for Romuald Wadagni signals new era of managed democracy

The landslide victory of Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni in Benin’s presidential election serves as a high-stakes confirmation that the nation is doubling down on the "Talonist" model of governance. Securing over 94% of the vote according to …

Benin Republic elects 49-year-old Wadagni as new president

Benin Republic’s  finance minister, Romuald Wadagni, has won a landslide victory in a presidential election, according to provisional results, keeping the coastal west African country on course after a decade of robust economic growth. Wadagni embodies …

Wadagni Secures Landslide Presidential Victory in Benin With Overwhelming 94% Vote

Benin’s Minister of Finance, Romuald Wadagni, secured a commanding victory in the country’s presidential election, winning more than 94 percent of the votes, according to provisional results announced late Monday. The head of the electoral commission, …

Wadagni, ruling coalition’s candidate wins Benin presidential election with 94% vote

Africa THE Benin National Autonomous Election Commission, CENA, has declared Kossi Mbueke Romuald, 49, the ruling Coalition’s candidate and Finance Minister for the past 10 years, winner of the 12 April 2026 presidential election with 94.05% of the vote. …

Benin Republic’s Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni Wins Presidential Election

  Benin presidential election favourite Romuald Wadagni swept to victory in the country’s polls, securing 94 percent of votes, according to provisional results. The electoral commission published the preliminary tally overnight from Monday to Tuesday, …

Benin’s Wadagni wins presidency in landslide with over 94% of votes

Benin elects 49-year-old Wadagni as new president

  Benin’s finance minister has won a landslide victory in a presidential election, according to provisional results, keeping the coastal west African country on course after a decade of robust economic growth. Wadagni embodies continuity with the era of …

Romuald Wadagni wins Benin presidential election

Cotonou: Benin's Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni, a candidate of the ruling coalition, won the country's presidential elections held on Sunday. Head of Benin's Independent Electoral Commission Sacca Lafia, said Wadagni received more than 94 …

Wadagni elected president of Benin, provisional results show