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Benin's new president focuses on economic prosperity
Benin's new president, Romauld Wadagni, prioritizes economic prosperity amid challenges like poverty and security threats. The IMF projects 7% economic growth and 2% inflation, but over a third of the population lives below the poverty line, and jihadist attacks have increased due to regional instability.
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