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Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa
15 April 2026
1.    Benin- Porto Novo
Wadagni claims landslide victory in Benin presidential vote
Romuald Wadagni has secured a decisive win in Benin’s presidential election, taking 94 per cent of the vote according to provisional results released by the electoral commission.
Wadagni’s main challenger, Paul Hounkpe, conceded defeat even before the final count was complete, offering his “republican congratulations” and calling for unity beyond political divides.
2.    Sudan – Khartoum
Three years of war: Sudan's children…
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