Head of state, Benin
Title: President of the Republic, Head of State
Career
- Ministry of Economy and Finance (2016 to present)
- President of the Republic of Benin (2026 to present)
Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.
Predecessor: Patrice Talon (from Wikidata)
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Head of state of Benin?
Romuald Wadagni is the Head of state of Benin, in office since 24 May 2026.
Who was the Head of state of Benin before Romuald Wadagni?
Patrice Talon held the office before Romuald Wadagni.
When was Romuald Wadagni born?
Romuald Wadagni was born in 1976-06-20, in Lokossa, according to Wikidata.
Where did Romuald Wadagni study?
Romuald Wadagni studied at Harvard Business School, Institut d'administration des entreprises, according to Wikidata.
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