Polls close in Benin with finance minister expected to win election
Al Jazeera·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Polls closed in Benin's presidential election Sunday with Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni, 49, expected to win after endorsement from outgoing President Patrice Talon. Nearly eight million voters participated to select Talon's successor. Wadagni faces opposition candidate Paul Hounkpe. Provisional results are expected Tuesday. The winner will address economic inequality and northern insecurity from armed groups.
Key Entities
Romuald WadagniPatrice TalonPaul HounkpeBeninCotonouJNIM