Benin's Wadagni takes office, vows better living standards, security
Romuald Wadagni has been inaugurated as the new president of Benin, succeeding Patrice Talon. He has pledged to address security threats and ensure that economic growth translates into improved living standards for citizens. Wadagni emphasized the importance of democratic norms and cooperation with neighboring countries to tackle rising security challenges.
- ▪Romuald Wadagni was elected with over 94% of the vote in the presidential election held on April 12.
- ▪He succeeds Patrice Talon, who stepped down after two terms in office.
- ▪Wadagni aims to focus on job creation, access to basic services, and social protection for the citizens of Benin.
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Benin's Wadagni takes office, vows better living standards, securitySign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxFILE PHOTO: Romuald Wadagni, Benin's finance minister and the ruling party candidate for the presidential election, speaks during a campaign rally ahead of the presidential election scheduled for April 12, in Cotonou, Benin, April 10, 2026. REUTERS/Charles Placide Tossou/ File PhotoPublished May 24, 2026, 08:23 PMUpdated May 24, 2026, 08:23 PMCOTONOU, May 24 - Benin's new president, Romuald Wadagni, vowed at his inauguration on Sunday to confront rising security threats and to ensure economic growth translated into concrete improvements in people's lives.Wadagni was elected on April 12 with more than 94% of the vote against challenger Paul Hounkpe, according to…
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