Benin's Wadagni names finance chief

President Romuald Wadagni has made his first major cabinet appointment, selecting a veteran economist with international experience to lead Benin's Ministry of Finance.

The appointee, who previously held a senior role at the International Monetary Fund, is expected to prioritize fiscal stability and debt management.

This selection signals Wadagni's intent to maintain a pro-market stance and attract foreign investment to the West African nation.

The move has been welcomed by regional analysts as a sign of technocratic governance.