June 5, 2026

Ouaga Press

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Bénin unveils full list of Wadagni’s first cabinet

Within hours of taking the oath of office, President Romuald Wadagni signed Decree No. 2026-314, dated May 24, 2026, outlining the composition of his inaugural cabinet. The team comprises 22 ministers and three deputy ministers, with Wilson Gakpéto appointed as Secretary-General of the Government through a separate decree. The official announcement was made by Aristide DJIDJOHO, Secretary-General of the Presidency.