Romuald Wadagni

Romuald Wadagni, a 49-year-old technocrat and Finance Minister of Benin, has been elected president in a landslide victory. He is the successor to outgoing President Patrice Talon, who stepped down after two five-year terms. Wadagni's election comes amid harsh economic conditions and security challenges in the country. Despite being relatively unknown to the public, Wadagni was endorsed by Talon as his successor, and his victory has been seen as a continuation of continuity in governance. The election took place four months after a failed coup attempt, and Wadagni's landslide win suggests a sense of stability and predictability in Beninese politics.