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People's Republic of Benin (1975–1990) (5) Mathieu Kérékou (1933–2015) 1980 [1] 1984 [1] 1989 [1] 30 November 1975 1 March 1990 14 years, 120 days Military [f] / PRPB: Position abolished Republic of Benin (1990–present) (5) Mathieu Kérékou (1933–2015) — 1 March 1990 4 April 1991 1 year, 34 days PRPB / Independent: Soglo: 6 ...
The Cabinet of Benin is under the authority of the President, and serves to advise and help formulate strategies. It also liaises with ministries and other government institutions. A total of seven people have served as President (not counting two acting presidents, several interim military officeholders and a collective presidency).
Talon was one of President Thomas Boni Yayi's chief financial backers, financing his campaigns in the 2006 and 2011 elections. [7] His company, Benin Control, acquired two nationally owned enterprises, Sodeco in 2009 and PVI in 2011. In 2011, Talon received management of Cotonou's imports at the Port of Cotonou.
Name Entered office Left office Notes Adrien Houngbédji: 1 April 1991 31 March 1995 [2] [5]Bruno Amoussou: 4 April 1995 19 April 1999 [6] [5]Adrien Houngbédji
Mathieu Kérékou (French pronunciation: [ma.tjø ke.ʁe.ku]; 2 September 1933 – 14 October 2015) was a Beninese politician who served as president of the People's Republic of Benin from 1972 to 1991 and the Republic of Benin from 1996 to 2006.
Benin has a reputation for being a stable democracy on the African continent. [2] Upon becoming president, Talon undertook swift economic reforms aimed at liberalization. This provoked protests and strikes in the country and later led to the government tightening regulations on public protests, which led to accusations of authoritarianism.
Both the Progressive Union and the only other party in the National Assembly, Republican Bloc, are allied with President Patrice Talon. [3] [4] The current Vice President of Benin, Mariam Chabi Talata, is a member. [5] In July 2022, Bruno Amoussou retired and left the presidency of the UP to Joseph Djogbenou. [6]
Pages in category "Presidents of Benin" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...