Benin Election: Ex-Deloitte Executive Romuald Wadagni Poised for Victory

2 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 12

Benin is holding a presidential election with Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni widely expected to win.
Wadagni, a former Deloitte executive, is the leading candidate and faces a nearly uncontested race.
His tenure under outgoing President Patrice Talon has attracted investor confidence in the West African nation.

When the main opposition is sidelined, is Benin's election just a coronation?

Can Benin's economic boom survive its democratic bust?

With jihadists at the border, can Benin's next leader prevent a Sahel-style collapse?

Will outgoing President Talon rule from the shadows of the new Senate?

Can a multi-billion dollar 'social shield' fix Benin's deep inequality?

Is restoring dialogue with military juntas the key to regional security?