Benin Opposition Figure Jailed Five Years Over Alleged Coup Support
A Benin Court on Tuesday, May 12, sentenced opposition figure, Soumaïla Sounon Boke, to five years in prison over his alleged connection to a failed […]
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Benin President-Elect Wadagni to Be Sworn in on May 24
Romuald Wadagni, who won Benin’s April 12 presidential election, will be sworn into office on May 24, according to an announcement yesterday, April 23, by […]
Wadagni Secures Landslide Victory in Benin Presidential Poll
Romuald Wadagni has won Benin’s presidential election with 94.27 per cent of valid votes, according to results announced by the Constitutional Court on April 16. […]
Benin’s Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni Wins Presidential Election with 94.05%
Benin’s Minister of Finance, Romuald Wadagni, has secured a decisive victory in the country’s presidential election, obtaining 94.05 per cent of the vote, according to […]
Benin: Wadagni Poised for Victory as Benin Opposition Concedes Early
Opposition candidate Paul Hounkpe conceded defeat on Monday, April 13 following the April 12, 2026 presidential election in Benin, acknowledging a clear lead by ruling […]
Benin: Vote Counting Underway in Presidential Election
Vote counting has commenced in Benin following the close of polls in the first round of the country’s presidential election, marking a pivotal moment in […]
Benin Votes Amid Security Fears and Opposition Crackdown Concerns
Voters in Benin are set to head to the polls on Sunday, April 12, to elect a new President, as incumbent Patrice Talon prepares to […]
ECOWAS Deploys Long-Term Observer Mission Ahead of Benin Presidential Election
The Economic Community of West African States has authorized the deployment of a long-term election observation mission to Benin ahead of its presidential election scheduled […]
World Bank Approves $240m ‘WACA+ Programme to Boost Coastal Resilience and Blue Economy’ in West Africa
The World Bank has approved 240 million U.S. dollars to fund the first phase of the West Africa Coastal Areas Resilience and Blue Economy Programme […]
Benin Targets Fiscal Stability with 3% Deficit Ceiling, Emphasises Debt Vigilance
Benin’s 2026 budget aims to keep the fiscal deficit within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) ceiling of 3 percent of GDP, according […]