Benin Armed Forces
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The Benin Armed Forces constitutes the army, navy, air force, and republican guard of the Republic of Benin. For several years, the Belgian Armed Forces have had an active programme of co-operation wi
Beninese peacekeepers, part of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, 2018
Beninese Army soldier on range at Bembèrèkè, 2012
A Beninese military honor guard, 2025
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Romuald Wadagni
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Kossi Mbueke Romuald Wadagni is a Beninese politician and businessman who has served as the ninth president of Benin since 2026. Prior to that, he served as Minister of Economy and Finance under Presi
Benin Armed Forces
…Forces Armées Béninoises Flag of the Benin Armed Forces Founded 1960 Service branches Army Navy Air Force Republican Guard Leadership Commander-in-Chief Romuald Wadagni Minister of Defence Yarou Robert Theophile Chief of the Defence Staff Fructueux Gbaguidi Personnel Conscription No Active personnel 4,750 Expenditure…
Wadagni in 2026
Wadagani with European Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development Neven Mimica, June 2016