Benin's Ruling Parties Nominate Wadagni for 2026 Presidential Election

Benin's ruling parties have chosen their candidate for the 2026 presidential election: Romuald Wadagni, who is currently the Finance Minister.

This means he's in charge of the country's money.

He was picked by the Republican Bloc and the Progressive Union for Renewal.

President Patrice Talon, who will not run again, supports Wadagni, hoping he will keep up the economic changes started in 2016.

This decision is seen as a way to maintain stability and build on the country's economic progress.

Meanwhile, in other parts of West and Central Africa, some leaders are planning to run for extra terms, which has raised concerns about the health of democracy in the region.