Romuald Wadagni

Romuald Wadagni

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Romuald Wadagni is a former Finance Minister and the favored candidate to succeed President Patrice Talon in the upcoming presidential election in Benin, amid a backdrop of political tension and a recent coup attempt.

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Romuald Wadagni is the new president of the Republic of Benin, leading institutional and economic reforms.

Bénin : Les députés décryptent le budget 2027-2029 à Porto-Novo
Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·CameroonCameroon· 2026-06-24
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Romuald Wadagni is the President of Benin who has been involved in the efforts to normalize relations with Niger.

Frontière Niger–Bénin : les bases d'une normalisation imminente posées à Cotonou
Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·CameroonCameroon· 2026-06-22
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Romuald Wadagni is the President of Benin and is mentioned in the context of fostering development in the UEMOA region.

Léonard Dossou, coordonnateur de la plateforme des médias de l’UEMOA : « La presse économique, pour jouer pleinement son rôle, a besoin d’une mise au pas »
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2026-06-19
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The Beninese President Romuald Wadagni visited Niamey, Niger, to discuss bilateral cooperation.

Frontière Bénin-Niger : installation d’un comité d’experts pour étudier les conditions de sa réouverture
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2026-06-03
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Abdourahamane Tiani
Abdourahamane Tiani

Romuald Wadagni is the President of Benin who visited Burkina Faso for an official meeting.

Visite d’amitié et de travail du Président béninois : Relancer la coopération Burkina-Bénin pour la sécurité et la prospérité partagée
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2026-06-02
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Romuald Wadagni is the new president of Benin who is making diplomatic efforts in West Africa.

À Niamey, Wadagni brise la glace et amorce le dégel avec Tiani
Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·CameroonCameroon· 2026-06-02
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Romuald Wadagni is the President of Benin who is making an official visit to Nigeria.

Bénin-Nigeria : Visite officielle du président Romuald Wadagni à Abuja
Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·CameroonCameroon· 2026-06-01
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Romuald Wadagni is the President leading the new government team during their first Council of Ministers.

Gouvernement Wadagni : Les réactions après le 1er Conseil
Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·CameroonCameroon· 2026-05-29
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Romuald Wadagni is the new president of Benin who is working towards improving relations with the countries of the AES.

Bénin : vers un dégel avec l’AES ?
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2026-05-27
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Romuald Wadagni is the finance minister and the favored successor to Patrice Talon.

Au Bénin, le bloc présidentiel rafle tous les sièges de l’Assemblée
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2026-01-18
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Romuald Wadagni has been endorsed by Patrice Talon as his successor.

Ringleader Lt Col Pascal Tigri hiding in Togo, official tells BBC
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-10
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Romuald Wadagni is the Finance Minister of Benin and is expected to be Talon's chosen successor.

Why the rebel soldiers failed where others in the region succeeded
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-09
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His designated successor, Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni, is considered a favourite for the presidential election in April.

Benin hunts soldiers behind failed coup
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-12-09
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The ruling coalition has nominated Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni to be its candidate for the upcoming presidential election.

Benin president says coup bid thwarted, vows retribution
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-12-08
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Romuald Wadagni has been nominated for the presidency and is considered a favorite according to reports.

Soldater hævder at have taget magten i vestafrikansk land – regeringen afviser
Politiken·DenmarkDenmark· 2025-12-08
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Patrice Talon
Patrice Talon

Romuald Wadagni is the Minister of Economy and has been designated as the successor to Patrice Talon.

El Gobierno de Benín frustra un golpe de Estado militar | Internacional
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-12-07
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Romuald Wadagni is the current Minister of Finance and is seen as a strong candidate for the upcoming presidential election.

Après la tentative de coup d’Etat au Bénin, le Nigeria a frappé des cibles à Cotonou
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-12-07
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Talon’s party pick, former Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni, is the favorite to win the election.

Benin’s interior minister says a coup announced earlier has been foiled
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-12-07
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Romuald Wadagni has been designated as the presidential candidate for the upcoming elections.

Fracasa intento de golpe de Estado en Benín: ejército recuperó el control
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-12-07
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Romuald Wadagni is the Minister of Finance who has been nominated as a candidate for the upcoming presidential election.

Đảo chính bất thành, nhóm binh sĩ Benin bị bắt
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2025-12-07
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Romuald Wadagni has been chosen by President Patrice Talon as his successor for the upcoming elections.

Benin says it foiled attempted coup that saw military officers on state TV – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-12-07
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Romuald Wadagni is the Minister of Finance who confirmed that the situation was under control.

Forças Armadas do Benim recuperam o controlo depois de tentativa de golpe de Estado | Benim
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2025-12-07
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Romuald Wadagni is the former Finance Minister and the favorite to win the upcoming presidential election.

Benin’s interior minister says a coup attempt has been foiled
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-12-07
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