Government candidate Wadagni on course to win Benin presidential vote

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

Benin’s government-backed candidate, Romuald Wadagni, is on course to win the country’s presidential election after the sole opponent conceded defeat.

Paul Hounkpe of the Cowry Forces for an Emerging Benin party acknowledged his defeat in a television sta...