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May 26, 2026, 12:22 am
Wadagni Wastes No Time Forming New Benin Government After Landslide Win
- [RFI] After winning Benin's presidential election by a landslide, Romuald Wadagni unveiled a new, 24-member government just hours after his inauguration on Sunday.
VP Shettima Pushes Deeper Nigeria-Benin Ties At President Wadagni's Inauguration
- [State Department] Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and a deeper strategic partnership with the Republic of Benin to sustain economic and democratic gains in the region.
Illegal Gamblers Are Beating Benin's State Lottery At Its Own Game
- [Daba Finance] Benin's state lottery operator (BRVM: LNBB) posted a 36% fall in net profit in 2025 and the company's management was unusually candid about why: unlicensed competitors are winning.
Bank of Africa Benin Grows Income As Deposits, Commissions Rise
- [Daba Finance] Bank of Africa Benin (BRVM: BOAB) opened 2026 on solid ground, growing its net banking income 11% in the year to March compared to the same period a year earlier, driven by a near-19% jump in fee and commission income and an 8.5% rise in net interest margin. Net profit edged up 1% over the same period.
Benin Hands Romuald Wadagni a Growth Mandate and a Democratic Test
- [ISS] How Benin's new president ensures inclusive growth, opens civic and political space and rebuilds regional ties will define his term.
Benin Election - Wadagni's Landslide Win Raises Questions About His Legitimacy
- [The Conversation Africa] Romuald Wadagni won the 2026 presidential election in Benin with over 94% of the vote. Wadagni, 50, is a technocrat who became an influential finance minister under Patrice Talon from 2016 until his election.
