Benin: Patrice Talon, the Democratic Exception that Chooses Her Dolphin

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After two terms at the head of the country Patrice Talon promised to leave power in 2026. But he left nothing to chance: his dolphin, Romuald Wadagni, is already adoube.

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By designating his dolphin, Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni, for the presidential election of April 2026, Patrice Talon respects the limitation of the number of mandates enshrined in the Constitution, which is currently rare in West Africa. However, he took care to twist the rules of the game by eliminating opponents.