West Africa

Benin

Capital: Porto-Novo
Head of state: Romuald Wadagni
U.S. chargé d’affaires: Skye Justice

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Leaders

Head of stateRomuald WadagniPresident of BeninSince May 24, 2026 · 4 months

U.S. mission

U.S. chargé d’affairesSkye JusticeU.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Benin

Official U.S. mission website

Benin in Washington

Ambassador to the U.S.Agniola AhouanmenouAmbassador of Benin to the United StatesSince July 24, 2025 · 1 year, 2 months

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