Benin's Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni wins presidential election with 94 percent of the vote.
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Paul Hounkpe
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Benin’s Romuald Wadagni Poised to Win Presidential ElectionThe New York Times · Apr 14
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Waiting for the results of the election in the Republic of Benin, after the end of votingBenin awaits election results after voting concluded on Sunday.
AFP - PIUS UTOMI EKPEI · Apr 13
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Polls close in Benin with finance minister expected to win electionPolls closed in Benin with Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni expected to win the presidential election.
Al Jazeera · Apr 12
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What’s at stake in Benin’s presidential election?Benin elects a new president with the finance minister as favourite to win.
Al Jazeera · Apr 11
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Benin opposition candidate concedes electionOpposition candidate Paul Hounkpe concedes defeat in Benin's presidential election.
AFP - PIUS UTOMI EKPEI · Apr 13
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Benin election favours continuity amid al-Qaeda attacks, povertyBenin votes for a new president amid al-Qaeda attacks and poverty.
South China Morning Post · Apr 13
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Benin holds presidential election amid deteriorating security situationBenin holds presidential election amid security and economic challenges.
Al Jazeera · Apr 12
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Government candidate Wadagni on course to win Benin presidential electionGovernment candidate Romuald Wadagni is set to win Benin's presidential election.
Al Jazeera · Apr 13
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Voting ends in Benin's election boycotted by oppositionVoting ends in Benin's presidential election with low turnout reported.
RFI · Apr 12
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Explaining Benin’s presidential electionBenin votes for its next president between Romauld Wadagni and Paul Hounkpe.
Al Jazeera · Apr 12
