Opposition candidate Paul Hounkpe on Monday conceded defeat to favourite Romuald Wadagni in Benin’s presidential election. Wadagni, who oversaw a decade of growth as finance minister, had been the overwhelming favourite in Sunday’s contest after being endorsed by outgoing leader Patrice Talon, who handed on the baton after two five-year terms. Hounkpe offered “republican congratulations”
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