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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).
Patrice Guillaume Athanase Talon [1] (born 1 May 1958) is a Beninese politician and businessman who has been president of Benin since 6 April 2016. Early life and career
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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]
Below is a list of presidents of the National Assembly of Benin: Name Entered office Left office Notes Adrien Houngbédji: 1 April 1991 31 March 1995 [2] [5]
19 June – At least two people were confirmed dead, and many others injured in a stampede during a qualifier game for the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations in Cotonou, Benin. [5] 23 September – At least 35 people are killed and 12 are seriously injured after an explosion at an illegal fuel depot in Sèmè-Kpodji, Ouémé Department. [6]
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.