Romuald Wadagni Elected President in Benin
Officials announced a landslide victory for the finance minister, who was widely viewed as the preferred successor.
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Officials announced a landslide victory for the finance minister, who was widely viewed as the preferred successor. Add one supporting fact from the article.
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