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Finance minister favoured to succeed Talon as Benin votes in presidential election

12 Apr 2026, 20:00 GMT By FRANCE 24
Finance minister favoured to succeed Talon as Benin votes in presidential election

Benin voters cast their ballots for the country's next president Sunday, with current Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni expected to win handily over the sole opposition candidate Paul Hounkpè. Results are expected earlier in the week.