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Wadagni plans local forces to empower northern communities amid rising jihadist violence that killed 54 soldiers last April, aiming to improve regional security.
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Benin presidential candidate vows new police forces to fight jihadists
COTONOU, March 23 (Reuters) – The ruling party candidate in Benin’s upcoming presidential election has vowed to create municipal police forces in northern border towns to defend against persistent attacks from jihadist groups. Romuald Wadagni, who has been finance minister under President Patrice Talon since 2016, also said Benin had “no choice” but to work with neighbouring countries to address security challenges, as insurgents active in the…
In Benin, the campaign has not yet officially started, but it is just as it was, before the presidential elections of 12 April 2026. This weekend, Romuald Wadagni, the candidate endorsed by outgoing president Patrice Talon, presented his project. On 22 March, it is the main opposition party, Les Démocrates, which met: a National Council to decide on the attitude to be adopted for this election where the formation of former president Boni Yayi wi…
Benin presidential candidate vows new police forces to fight jihadists - Regional Media News
COTONOU, March 23 (Reuters) - The ruling party candidate in Benin's upcoming presidential election has vowed to create municipal police forces in northern border towns to defend against persistent attacks from jihadist groups. Romuald Wadagni, who has been finance minister under President Patrice Talon since 2016, also said Benin had "no choice" but to work with neighbouring countries to address security challenges, as insurgents active in the S…
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