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Romuald Wadagni is set to receive first dollars from oil sales

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Benin's President Romuald Wadagni in Cotonou, in March 2026.
Benin's President Romuald Wadagni in Cotonou, in March 2026. © Charles Placide Tossou/Reuters

Benin, which used to produce crude oil in the 1980s and 1990s, is set to sell its first shipment in 20 years. Whilst volumes remain low, this money comes at just the right time for the new head of state's administration.

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