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Diplomacy & Power April 13, 2026 427 stories in this edition

Government candidate Wadagni on course to win Benin presidential vote

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Benin’s Wadagni wins presidential election with landslide 94% of votes

Benin’s Wadagni wins presidential election with landslide 94% of votes

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The incoming president faces serious security issues in the north of the country and challenges to living standards.

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