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Executive branch Benin, in 35 editions.
The entry for Benin published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 29 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 29
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024- president,
- prime minister,
- cabinet
president, prime minister, cabinet
president, cabinet
president, prime minister, cabinet
Published as “Executive branch”
president, cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- President Nicephore SOGLO (since 4 April 1991)
Published as “Elections”
- National Assembly:
- last held 10 and 24 March 1991;
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (64 total) UDFP-MDPS-ULD 12, PNDD/PRD 9, PSD/UNSP 8, NCC 7, RND 7, MNDD/MSUP/UDRN 6, UDS 5, RDL 4, ASD/BSD 3, ADP/UDRS 2, UNDP 1
- President:
- last held 10 and 24 March 1991; results - Nicephore SOGLO 68%, Mathieu KEREKOU 32%
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president, cabinet
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Nicephore SOGLO (since 4 April 1991)
National Assembly:
last held 10 and 24 March 1991; results - percent of vote by party NA; seats
- (64 total) UDFP-MDPS-ULD 12, PNDD/PRD 9, PSD/UNSP 8, NCC 7, RND 7,
MNDD/MSUP/UDRN 6, UDS 5, RDL 4, ASD/BSD 3, ADP/UDRS 2, UNDP 1
President:
last held 10 and 24 March 1991; results - Nicephore SOGLO 68%, Mathieu
KEREKOU 32%
Published as “Elections”
- National Assembly:
- last held 10 and 24 March 1991;
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (64 total) UDFP-MDPS-ULD 12, PNDD/PRD 9, PSD/UNSP 8, NCC 7, RND 7, MNDD/MSUP/UDRN 6, UDS 5, RDL 4, ASD/BSD 3, ADP/UDRS 2, UNDP 1
- President:
- last held 10 and 24 March 1991; results - Nicephore SOGLO 68%, Mathieu KEREKOU 32%
Published as “Executive branch”
president, cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- President Nicephore SOGLO (since 4 April 1991)
president, cabinetNational Assembly:
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Nicephore SOGLO (since 4 April 1991)
last held 10 and 24 March 1991; results - percent of vote by party NA; seats
- (64 total) UDFP-MDPS-ULD 12, PNDD/PRD 9, PSD/UNSP 8, NCC 7, RND 7,
MNDD/MSUP/UDRN 6, UDS 5, RDL 4, ASD/BSD 3, ADP/UDRS 2, UNDP 1
President:
last held 10 and 24 March 1991; results - Nicephore SOGLO 68%, Mathieu
KEREKOU 32%
president, cabinet
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Nicephore SOGLO (since 4 April 1991)
The entry for Benin did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state and head of government:
- President Nicephore SOGLO (since 4 April 1991);
- election last held 10 and 24 March 1991 (next election 1996);
- results - Nicephore SOGLO 68%, Mathieu KEREKOU 32%
- cabinet:
- Executive Council; appointed by the president
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state and head of government: President Nicephore SOGLO
(since 4 April 1991); election last held 10 and 24 March 1991 (next
election 1996); results - Nicephore SOGLO 68%, Mathieu KEREKOU 32%
cabinet: Executive Council; appointed by the president
- chief of state and head of government:
- President Mathieu KEREKOU (since 4 April 1996) was elected for a five-year term by popular vote;
- election last held 18 March 1996 (next to be held March 2001);
- results - Mathieu KEREKOU 52.49%, Nicephore SOGLO 47.51%
- cabinet:
- Executive Council, appointed by the president
chief of state and head of government: President Nicephore SOGLO Mathieu KEREKOU
(since 4 April 1991); 1996) was elected for a five-year term by popular
vote; election last held 10 and 24 18 March 1991 1996 (next to be held March 2001);election 1996); results - Nicephore SOGLO 68%, Mathieu KEREKOU 32% 52.49%, Nicephore SOGLO 47.51%
cabinet: Executive Council; Council, appointed by the president
- chief of state:
- President Mathieu KEREKOU (since 4 April 1996); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Mathieu KEREKOU (since 4 April 1996);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government;
- Prime Minister Adrien HOUNGBEDJI (since 9 April 1996) acts as assistant to the president;
- a prime minister is not provided for in the constitution but was appointed by President KEREKOU with the permission of the constitutional court
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers headed by the prime minister; all are appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 18 March 1996 (next to be held March 2001)
- election results:
- Mathieu KEREKOU elected president; percent of vote - Mathieu KEREKOU 52.49%, Nicephore SOGLO 47.51%
Rewritten: too little of the 1996 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Mathieu KEREKOU (since 4 April 1996); note -
the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Mathieu KEREKOU (since 4 April 1996);
note - the president is both the chief of state and head of
government; Prime Minister Adrien HOUNGBEDJI (since 9 April 1996) acts
as assistant to the president; a prime minister is not provided for in
the constitution but was appointed by President KEREKOU with the
permission of the constitutional court
cabinet: Council of Ministers headed by the prime minister; all are
appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 18 March 1996 (next to be held March 2001)
election results: Mathieu KEREKOU elected president; percent of vote -
Mathieu KEREKOU 52.49%, Nicephore SOGLO 47.51%
- chief of state:
- President Mathieu KEREKOU (since 4 April 1996); note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Mathieu KEREKOU (since 4 April 1996);
- note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government;
- Prime Minister Adrien HOUNGBEDJI (since 9 April 1996) acts as assistant to the president;
- a prime minister is not provided for in the constitution but was appointed by President KEREKOU with the permission of the constitutional court
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers headed by the prime minister; all are appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 18 March 1996 (next to be held March 2001)
- election results:
- Mathieu KEREKOU elected president; percent of vote-Mathieu KEREKOU 52.49%, Nicephore SOGLO 47.51%
chief of state: President Mathieu KEREKOU (since 4 April 1996); note -the note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Mathieu KEREKOU (since 4 April 1996);note - the note-the president is both the chief of state and head of
Prime Minister Adrien HOUNGBEDJI (since 9 April 1996) acts
assistant to the president; a prime minister is not provided for in
the constitution but was appointed by President KEREKOU with the
permission of the constitutional court
cabinet: Council of Ministers headed by the prime minister; all are
appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 18 March 1996 (next to be held March 2001)
election results: Mathieu KEREKOU elected president; percent of vote -Mathieu vote-Mathieu KEREKOU 52.49%, Nicephore SOGLO 47.51%
- chief of state:
- President Mathieu KEREKOU (since 4 April 1996); note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Mathieu KEREKOU (since 4 April 1996); note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 18 March 1996 (next to be held NA March 2001)
- election results:
- Mathieu KEREKOU elected president; percent of vote--Mathieu KEREKOU 52.49%, Nicephore SOGLO 47.51%
chief of state: President Mathieu KEREKOU (since 4 April 1996);note-the note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Mathieu KEREKOU (since 4 April 1996);note-the note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government; government
Prime Minister Adrien HOUNGBEDJI (since 9 April 1996) acts as
assistant to the president; a prime minister is not provided for in
the constitution but was appointed by President KEREKOU with the
permission of the constitutional court
cabinet: Council of Ministers headed by the prime minister; all areappointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 18 March 1996 (next to be held NA March 2001)
election results: Mathieu KEREKOU elected president; percent ofvote-Mathieu vote--Mathieu KEREKOU 52.49%, Nicephore SOGLO 47.51%
- chief of state:
- President Mathieu KEREKOU (since 4 April 1996); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Mathieu KEREKOU (since 4 April 1996); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 18 March 1996 (next to be held NA March 2001)
- election results:
- Mathieu KEREKOU elected president; percent of vote - Mathieu KEREKOU 52.49%, Nicephore SOGLO 47.51%
chief of state: President Mathieu KEREKOU (since 4 April 1996);
note--the
head of government: President Mathieu KEREKOU (since 4 April 1996);
note--the
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election results: Mathieu KEREKOU elected president; percent of
vote--Mathieu
- chief of state:
- President Mathieu KEREKOU (since 4 April 1996);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government head of government: President Mathieu KEREKOU (since 4 April 1996);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president elections: president reelected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- runoff election held 22 March 2001 (next to be held NA March 2006) election results: Mathieu KEREKOU reelected president;
- percent of vote - Mathieu KEREKOU 84.1%, Bruno AMOUSSOU 15.9% note: the four top-ranking contenders following the first round presidential elections were: Mathieu KEREKOU (incumbent) 45.4%, Nicephore SOGOLO (former president) 27.1%, Adrien HOUNGBEDJI (National Assembly Speaker) 12.6%, and Bruno AMOUSSOU (Minister of State) 8.6%;
- the second round balloting, originally scheduled for 18 March, was postponed four days because both SOGOLO and HOUNGBEDJI withdrew alleging electoral fraud;
- this left KEREKOU to run against his own Minister of State, AMOUSSOU, in what was termed a "friendly match"
chief of state: President Mathieu KEREKOU (since 4 April 1996); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of governmentelected reelected by popular vote for a five-year term; runoff election last held 18 22 March 1996 2001 (next to be held NA March 2001)2006) election results: Mathieu KEREKOU elected reelected president; percent of vote - Mathieu KEREKOU 52.49%, 84.1%, Bruno AMOUSSOU 15.9% note: the four top-ranking contenders following the first round presidential elections were: Mathieu KEREKOU (incumbent) 45.4%, Nicephore SOGLO 47.51% SOGOLO (former president) 27.1%, Adrien HOUNGBEDJI (National Assembly Speaker) 12.6%, and Bruno AMOUSSOU (Minister of State) 8.6%; the second round balloting, originally scheduled for 18 March, was postponed four days because both SOGOLO and HOUNGBEDJI withdrew alleging electoral fraud; this left KEREKOU to run against his own Minister of State, AMOUSSOU, in what was termed a "friendly match"
The same text in 2002 and 2003.
- chief of state:
- President Mathieu KEREKOU (since 4 April 1996); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Mathieu KEREKOU (since 4 April 1996); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections:
- president reelected by popular vote for a five-year term; runoff election held 22 March 2001 (next to be held NA March 2006)
note: the four top-ranking contenders following the first-round presidential elections were: Mathieu KEREKOU (incumbent) 45.4%, Nicephore SOGOLO (former president) 27.1%, Adrien HOUNGBEDJI (National Assembly Speaker) 12.6%, and Bruno AMOUSSOU (Minister of State) 8.6%; the second-round balloting, originally scheduled for 18 March 2001, was postponed four days because both SOGOLO and HOUNGBEDJI withdrew alleging electoral fraud; this left KEREKOU to run against his own Minister of State, AMOUSSOU, in what was termed a "friendly match"
- election results:
- Mathieu KEREKOU reelected president; percent of vote - Mathieu KEREKOU 84.1%, Bruno AMOUSSOU 15.9%
chief of state: President Mathieu KEREKOU (since 4 April 1996); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Mathieu KEREKOU (since 4 April 1996); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections: president reelected by popular vote for a five-year term; runoff election held 22 March 2001 (next to be held NA March 2006) election results: Mathieu KEREKOU reelected president; percent of vote - Mathieu KEREKOU 84.1%, Bruno AMOUSSOU 15.9%
note: the four top-ranking contenders following the first round first-round presidential elections were: Mathieu KEREKOU (incumbent) 45.4%, Nicephore SOGOLO (former president) 27.1%, Adrien HOUNGBEDJI (National Assembly Speaker) 12.6%, and Bruno AMOUSSOU (Minister of State) 8.6%; the second round second-round balloting, originally scheduled for 18 March, March 2001, was postponed four days because both SOGOLO and HOUNGBEDJI withdrew alleging electoral fraud; this left KEREKOU to run against his own Minister of State, AMOUSSOU, in what was termed a "friendly match"
election results: Mathieu KEREKOU reelected president; percent of vote - Mathieu KEREKOU 84.1%, Bruno AMOUSSOU 15.9%
- chief of state:
- President Mathieu KEREKOU (since 4 April 1996); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Mathieu KEREKOU (since 4 April 1996); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections:
- president reelected by popular vote for a five-year term; runoff election held 22 March 2001 (next to be held NA March 2006)
- election results:
- Mathieu KEREKOU reelected president; percent of vote - Mathieu KEREKOU 84.1%, Bruno AMOUSSOU 15.9%
note: the four top-ranking contenders following the first-round presidential elections were: Mathieu KEREKOU (incumbent) 45.4%, Nicephore SOGOLO (former president) 27.1%, Adrien HOUNGBEDJI (National Assembly Speaker) 12.6%, and Bruno AMOUSSOU (Minister of State) 8.6%; the second-round balloting, originally scheduled for 18 March 2001, was postponed four days because both SOGOLO and HOUNGBEDJI withdrew alleging electoral fraud; this left KEREKOU to run against his own Minister of State, AMOUSSOU, in what was termed a "friendly match"
chief of state: President Mathieu KEREKOU (since 4 April 1996); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Mathieu KEREKOU (since 4 April 1996); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections: president reelected by popular vote for a five-year term; runoff election held 22 March 2001 (next to be held NA March 2006)
election results: Mathieu KEREKOU reelected president; percent of vote - Mathieu KEREKOU 84.1%, Bruno AMOUSSOU 15.9%
note: the four top-ranking contenders following the first-round presidential elections were: Mathieu KEREKOU (incumbent) 45.4%, Nicephore SOGOLO (former president) 27.1%, Adrien HOUNGBEDJI (National Assembly Speaker) 12.6%, and Bruno AMOUSSOU (Minister of State) 8.6%; the second-round balloting, originally scheduled for 18 March 2001, was postponed four days because both SOGOLO and HOUNGBEDJI withdrew alleging electoral fraud; this left KEREKOU to run against his own Minister of State, AMOUSSOU, in what was termed a "friendly match"
election results: Mathieu KEREKOU reelected president; percent of vote - Mathieu KEREKOU 84.1%, Bruno AMOUSSOU 15.9%
- chief of state:
- President Mathieu KEREKOU (since 4 April 1996); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Mathieu KEREKOU (since 4 April 1996); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections:
- president reelected by popular vote for a five-year term; runoff election held 22 March 2001 (next to be held March 2006)
- election results:
- Mathieu KEREKOU reelected president; percent of vote - Mathieu KEREKOU 84.1%, Bruno AMOUSSOU 15.9%
note: the four top-ranking contenders following the first-round presidential elections were: Mathieu KEREKOU (incumbent) 45.4%, Nicephore SOGLO (former president) 27.1%, Adrien HOUNGBEDJI (National Assembly Speaker) 12.6%, and Bruno AMOUSSOU (Minister of State) 8.6%; the second-round balloting, originally scheduled for 18 March 2001, was postponed four days because both SOGLO and HOUNGBEDJI withdrew alleging electoral fraud; this left KEREKOU to run against his own Minister of State, AMOUSSOU, in what was termed a "friendly match"
chief of state: President Mathieu KEREKOU (since 4 April 1996); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Mathieu KEREKOU (since 4 April 1996); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections: president reelected by popular vote for a five-year term; runoff election held 22 March 2001 (next to be held NA March 2006)
election results: Mathieu KEREKOU reelected president; percent of vote - Mathieu KEREKOU 84.1%, Bruno AMOUSSOU 15.9%
note: the four top-ranking contenders following the first-round presidential elections were: Mathieu KEREKOU (incumbent) 45.4%, Nicephore SOGOLO SOGLO (former president) 27.1%, Adrien HOUNGBEDJI (National Assembly Speaker) 12.6%, and Bruno AMOUSSOU (Minister of State) 8.6%; the second-round balloting, originally scheduled for 18 March 2001, was postponed four days because both SOGOLO SOGLO and HOUNGBEDJI withdrew alleging electoral fraud; this left KEREKOU to run against his own Minister of State, AMOUSSOU, in what was termed a "friendly match"
- chief of state:
- President YAYI Boni (since 6 April 2006); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President YAYI Boni (since 6 April 2006)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections:
- president reelected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); runoff election held 19 March 2006 (next to be held March 2011)
- election results:
- YAYI Boni elected president; percent of vote - YAYI Boni 74.5%, Adrien HOUNGBEDJI 25.5%
chief of state: President Mathieu KEREKOU YAYI Boni (since 4 6 April 1996); 2006); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Mathieu KEREKOU YAYI Boni (since 4 6 April 1996); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government 2006)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections: president reelected by popular vote for a five-year term; term (eligible for a second term); runoff election held 22 19 March 2001 2006 (next to be held March 2006) 2011)
election results: Mathieu KEREKOU reelected YAYI Boni elected president; percent of vote - Mathieu KEREKOU 84.1%, Bruno AMOUSSOU 15.9% YAYI Boni 74.5%, Adrien HOUNGBEDJI
note: the four top-ranking contenders following the first-round presidential elections were: Mathieu KEREKOU (incumbent) 45.4%, Nicephore SOGLO (former president) 27.1%,(National Assembly Speaker) 12.6%, and Bruno AMOUSSOU (Minister of State) 8.6%; the second-round balloting, originally scheduled for 18 March 2001, was postponed four days because both SOGLO and HOUNGBEDJI withdrew alleging electoral fraud; this left KEREKOU to run against his own Minister of State, AMOUSSOU, in what was termed a "friendly match" 25.5%
The same text in 2007 and 2008.
- chief of state:
- President Thomas YAYI Boni (since 6 April 2006); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Thomas YAYI Boni (since 6 April 2006)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); runoff election held 19 March 2006 (next to be held in March 2011)
- election results:
- Thomas YAYI Boni elected president; percent of vote - Thomas YAYI Boni 74.5%, Adrien HOUNGBEDJI 25.5%
chief of state: President Thomas YAYI Boni (since 6 April 2006); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Thomas YAYI Boni (since 6 April 2006)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections: president reelected elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); runoff election held 19 March 2006 (next to be held in March 2011)
election results: Thomas YAYI Boni elected president; percent of vote - Thomas YAYI Boni 74.5%, Adrien HOUNGBEDJI 25.5%
- chief of state:
- President Thomas YAYI Boni (since 6 April 2006); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Thomas YAYI Boni (since 6 April 2006)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); runoff election held 19 March 2006 (next to be held in March 2011)
- election results:
- Thomas YAYI Boni elected president; percent of vote - Thomas YAYI Boni 74.5%, Adrien HOUNGBEDJI 25.5%
chief of state:
President Thomas YAYI Boni (since 6 April 2006); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Thomas YAYI Boni (since 6 April 2006)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); runoff election held 19 March 2006 (next to be held in March 2011)
election results:
Thomas YAYI Boni elected president; percent of vote - Thomas YAYI Boni 74.5%, Adrien HOUNGBEDJI 25.5%
- chief of state:
- President Thomas YAYI Boni (since 6 April 2006); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Thomas YAYI Boni (since 6 April 2006)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); runoff election held on 19 March 2006 (next to be held in March 2011)
- election results:
- Thomas YAYI Boni elected president; percent of vote - Thomas YAYI Boni 74.5%, Adrien HOUNGBEDJI 25.5%
chief of state:
President Thomas YAYI Boni (since 6 April 2006); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Thomas YAYI Boni (since 6 April 2006)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); runoff election held on 19 March 2006 (next to be held in March 2011)
election results:
Thomas YAYI Boni elected president; percent of vote - Thomas YAYI Boni 74.5%, Adrien HOUNGBEDJI 25.5%
The same text in 2011 and 2012.
- chief of state:
- President Thomas YAYI Boni (since 6 April 2006); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Thomas YAYI Boni (since 6 April 2006); Prime Minister Pascal KOUPAKI (since 28 May 2011)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); last held on 13 March 2011 (next to be held in March 2016)
- election results:
- Thomas YAYI Boni re-elected president;
- percent of vote - Thomas YAYI Boni 53.1%,
- Adrien HOUNGBEDJI 35.6%,
- Abdoulaye Bio TCHANE 6.1%,
- other 5.2%
chief of state:
President Thomas YAYI Boni (since 6 April 2006); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Thomas YAYI Boni (since 6 April 2006) 2006); Prime Minister Pascal KOUPAKI (since 28 May 2011)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); runoff election last held on 19 13 March 2006 2011 (next to be held in March 2011) 2016)
election results:
Thomas YAYI Boni elected re-elected president; percent of vote - Thomas YAYI Boni 74.5%, 53.1%, Adrien HOUNGBEDJI 25.5% 35.6%, Abdoulaye Bio TCHANE 6.1%, other 5.2%
- chief of state:
- President Thomas BONI YAYI (since 6 April 2006); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Thomas BONI YAYI (since 6 April 2006); Prime Minister Pascal KOUPAKI (since 28 May 2011)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); last held on 13 March 2011 (next to be held in March 2016)
- election results:
- Thomas YAYI Boni re-elected president;
- percent of vote - Thomas YAYI Boni 53.1%,
- Adrien HOUNGBEDJI 35.6%,
- Abdoulaye Bio TCHANE 6.1%,
- other 5.2%
chief of state:
President Thomas BONI YAYI Boni (since 6 April 2006); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Thomas BONI YAYI Boni (since 6 April 2006); Prime Minister Pascal KOUPAKI (since 28 May 2011)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); last held on 13 March 2011 (next to be held in March 2016)
election results:
Thomas YAYI Boni re-elected president; percent of vote - Thomas YAYI Boni 53.1%, Adrien HOUNGBEDJI 35.6%, Abdoulaye Bio TCHANE 6.1%, other 5.2%
- chief of state:
- President Thomas YAYI Boni (since 6 April 2006); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Thomas YAYI Boni (since 6 April 2006); Prime Minister Pascal KOUPAKI (since 28 May 2011)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); last held on 13 March 2011 (next to be held in March 2016)
- election results:
- Thomas YAYI Boni re-elected president;
- percent of vote - Thomas YAYI Boni 53.1%,
- Adrien HOUNGBEDJI 35.6%,
- Abdoulaye Bio TCHANE 6.1%,
- other 5.2%
chief of state:
President Thomas BONI YAYI Boni (since 6 April 2006); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Thomas BONI YAYI Boni (since 6 April 2006); Prime Minister Pascal KOUPAKI (since 28 May 2011)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); last held on 13 March 2011 (next to be held in March 2016)
election results:
Thomas YAYI Boni re-elected president; percent of vote - Thomas YAYI Boni 53.1%, Adrien HOUNGBEDJI 35.6%, Abdoulaye Bio TCHANE 6.1%, other 5.2%
- chief of state:
- President Thomas YAYI Boni (since 6 April 2006); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Thomas YAYI Boni (since 6 April 2006); Prime Minister Lionel ZINSOU (since 18 June 2015)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in two rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- last held on 13 March 2011 (next to be held in April 2016)
- election results:
- Thomas YAYI Boni reelected president;
- percent of vote - Thomas YAYI Boni (FCBE) 53.1%,
- Adrien HOUNGBEDJI (PRD) 35.6%,
- Abdoulaye Bio TCHANE 6.1%,
- other 5.2%
chief of state:
head of government:Pascal KOUPAKI Lionel ZINSOU (since 28 May 2011) 18 June 2015)
cabinet:(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in two rounds if needed for a
elections:five-year 5-year term (eligible for a second term); last held on 13 March 2011 (next to be held in March April 2016)
election results:re-elected reelected president; percent of vote - Thomas YAYI Boni (FCBE) 53.1%, Adrien HOUNGBEDJI (PRD) 35.6%, Abdoulaye Bio TCHANE 6.1%, other 5.2%
- chief of state:
- President Patrice TALON (since 6 April 2016); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Patrice TALON (since 6 April 2016); Prime Minister (vacant)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- last held on 6 March and 20 March 2016 (next to be held in 2021)
- election results:
- Patrice TALON elected president;
- first round percent of vote - Lionel ZINSOU (FCBE) 28.4%, Patrice TALON (independent) 24.8%, Sebastien AJAVON (independent) 23.0%, Abdoulaye Bio TCHANE (ABT) 8.8%, Pascal KOUPAKI (NC) 5.9%, other 9.1%;
- second round percent of vote - Patrice TALON 65.4%, Lionel ZINSOU 34.6%
chief of state: President Thomas YAYI Boni Patrice TALON (since 6 April 2006); 2016); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Thomas YAYI Boni Patrice TALON (since 6 April 2006); 2016); Prime Minister Lionel ZINSOU (since 18 June 2015) (vacant)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in two 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); last held on 13 6 March 2011 and 20 March 2016 (next to be held in April 2016) 2021)
election results: Thomas YAYI Boni reelected Patrice TALON elected president; first round percent of vote - Thomas YAYI Boni Lionel ZINSOU (FCBE) 53.1%, Adrien HOUNGBEDJI (PRD) 35.6%, 28.4%, Patrice TALON (independent) 24.8%, Sebastien AJAVON (independent) 23.0%, Abdoulaye Bio TCHANE 6.1%, (ABT) 8.8%, Pascal KOUPAKI (NC) 5.9%, other 5.2% 9.1%; second round percent of vote - Patrice TALON 65.4%, Lionel ZINSOU 34.6%
- chief of state:
- President Patrice TALON (since 6 April 2016); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Patrice TALON (since 6 April 2016); prime minister position abolished
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- last held on 6 March and 20 March 2016 (next to be held in 2021)
- election results:
- Patrice TALON elected president;
- percent of vote (first round) - Lionel ZINSOU (FCBE) 28.4%, Patrice TALON (independent) 24.8%, Sebastien AJAVON (independent) 23.0%, Abdoulaye Bio TCHANE (ABT) 8.8%, Pascal KOUPAKI (NC) 5.9%, other 9.1%;
- percent of vote (second round)- Patrice TALON 65.4%, Lionel ZINSOU 34.6%
chief of state: President Patrice TALON (since 6 April 2016); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Patrice TALON (since 6 April 2016); Prime Minister (vacant) prime minister position abolished
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); last held on 6 March and 20 March 2016 (next to be held in 2021)
election results: Patrice TALON elected president; first round percent of vote (first round) - Lionel ZINSOU (FCBE) 28.4%, Patrice TALON (independent) 24.8%, Sebastien AJAVON (independent) 23.0%, Abdoulaye Bio TCHANE (ABT) 8.8%, Pascal KOUPAKI (NC) 5.9%, other 9.1%; second round percent of vote - (second round)- Patrice TALON 65.4%, Lionel ZINSOU 34.6%
The same text in 3 editions, 2018 to 2020.
- chief of state:
- President Patrice TALON (since 6 April 2016); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Patrice TALON (since 6 April 2016); prime minister position abolished
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- last held on 6 March and 20 March 2016 (next to be held in 2021)
- election results:
- Patrice TALON elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Lionel ZINSOU (FCBE) 28.4%, Patrice TALON (independent) 24.8%, Sebastien AJAVON (independent) 23.%, Abdoulaye Bio TCHANE (ABT) 8.8%, Pascal KOUPAKI (NC) 5.9%, other 9.1%;
- percent of vote in second round - Patrice TALON 65.4%, Lionel ZINSOU 34.6%
chief of state: President Patrice TALON (since 6 April 2016); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Patrice TALON (since 6 April 2016); prime minister position abolished
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); last held on 6 March and 20 March 2016 (next to be held in 2021)
election results: Patrice TALON elected president; president in second round; percent of vote (first round) in first round - Lionel ZINSOU (FCBE) 28.4%, Patrice TALON (independent) 24.8%, Sebastien AJAVON (independent) 23.0%, 23.%, Abdoulaye Bio TCHANE (ABT) 8.8%, Pascal KOUPAKI (NC) 5.9%, other 9.1%; percent of vote (second round)- in second round - Patrice TALON 65.4%, Lionel ZINSOU 34.6%
- chief of state:
- President Patrice TALON (since 6 April 2016); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Patrice TALON (since 6 April 2016); prime minister position abolished
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- last held on 11 April 2021 (next to be held in April 2026)
- election results:
- Patrice TALON elected to a second term;
- percent of vote - Patrice TALON (independent) 86.4%,
- Alassane SOUMANOU (FCBE) 11.3%,
- other 2.3%
chief of state: President Patrice TALON (since 6 April 2016); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Patrice TALON (since 6 April 2016); prime minister position abolished
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); last held on 6 March and 20 March 2016 11 April 2021 (next to be held in 2021) April 2026)
election results: Patrice TALON elected president in to a second round; term; percent of vote in first round - Lionel ZINSOU (FCBE) 28.4%, Patrice TALON (independent) 24.8%, Sebastien AJAVON (independent) 23.%, Abdoulaye Bio TCHANE (ABT) 8.8%, Pascal KOUPAKI (NC) 5.9%, 86.4%, Alassane SOUMANOU (FCBE) 11.3%, other 9.1%; percent of vote in second round - Patrice TALON 65.4%, Lionel ZINSOU 34.6% 2.3%
- chief of state:
- President Patrice TALON (since 6 April 2016); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Patrice TALON (since 6 April 2016); prime minister position abolished
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- last held on 11 April 2021 (next to be held in April 2026)
- election results:
- Patrice TALON elected to a second term;
- percent of vote - Patrice TALON (independent) 86.4%,
- Alassane SOUMANOU (FCBE) 11.3%,
- other 2.3% (2021)
chief of state: President Patrice TALON (since 6 April 2016); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Patrice TALON (since 6 April 2016); prime minister position abolished
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); last held on 11 April 2021 (next to be held in April 2026)
election results: Patrice TALON elected to a second term; percent of vote - Patrice TALON (independent) 86.4%, Alassane SOUMANOU (FCBE) 11.3%, other 2.3% (2021)
- chief of state:
- President Patrice TALON (since 6 April 2016); note - the president is both head of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Patrice TALON (since 6 April 2016); prime minister position abolished
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- last held on 11 April 2021 (next to be held on 12 April 2026)
- election results:
2021: Patrice TALON elected to a second term;
- 2016: Patrice TALON elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Lionel ZINSOU (FCBE) 28.4%, Patrice TALON (independent) 24.8%, Sebastien AJAVON (independent) 23.%, Abdoulaye Bio TCHANE (ABT) 8.8%, Pascal KOUPAKI (NC) 5.9%, other 9.1%;
- percent of vote in second round - Patrice TALON 65.4%, Lionel ZINSOU 34.6%
chief of state: President Patrice TALON (since 6 April 2016); note - the president is both chief head of state and head of government
head of government: President Patrice TALON (since 6 April 2016); prime minister position abolished
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); last held on 11 April 2021 (next to be held in on 12 April 2026)
election results:
2021: Patrice TALON elected to a second term; percent of vote - Patrice TALON (independent) 86.4%, Alassane SOUMANOU (FCBE) 11.3%, other 2.3% (2021)
2016: Patrice TALON elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Lionel ZINSOU (FCBE) 28.4%, Patrice TALON (independent) 24.8%, Sebastien AJAVON (independent) 23.%, Abdoulaye Bio TCHANE (ABT) 8.8%, Pascal KOUPAKI (NC) 5.9%, other 9.1%; percent of vote in second round - Patrice TALON 65.4%, Lionel ZINSOU 34.6%
- chief of state:
- President Patrice TALON (since 6 April 2016)
- head of government:
- President Patrice TALON
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- last held on 11 April 2021 (next to be held on 12 April 2026);
- note - the president is both head of state and head of government
- election results:
- 2021: Patrice TALON reelected president in the ;
- percent of vote - Patrice TALON (independent) 86.3%, Alassane SOUMANOU (FCBE) 11.4%, Corentin KOHOUE (The Democrats) 2.3%
- 2016: Patrice TALON elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Lionel ZINSOU (FCBE) 28.4%, Patrice TALON (independent) 24.8%, Sebastien AJAVON (independent) 23%, Abdoulaye Bio TCHANE (ABT) 8.8%, Pascal KOUPAKI (NC) 5.9%, other 9.1%;
- percent of vote in second round - Patrice TALON 65.4%, Lionel ZINSOU 34.6%
chief of state: President Patrice TALON (since 6 April 2016); note - the president is both head of state and head of government 2016)
head of government: President Patrice TALON (since 6 April 2016); prime minister position abolished
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); last held on 11 April 2021 (next to be held on 12 April 2026) 2026); note - the president is both head of state and head of government
election results:
2021: Patrice TALON elected to a second term; reelected president in the ; percent of vote - Patrice TALON (independent) 86.4%, 86.3%, Alassane SOUMANOU (FCBE) 11.3%, other 11.4%, Corentin KOHOUE (The Democrats) 2.3%
2016: Patrice TALON elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Lionel ZINSOU (FCBE) 28.4%, Patrice TALON (independent) 24.8%, Sebastien AJAVON (independent) 23.%, 23%, Abdoulaye Bio TCHANE (ABT) 8.8%, Pascal KOUPAKI (NC) 5.9%, other 9.1%; percent of vote in second round - Patrice TALON 65.4%, Lionel ZINSOU 34.6%
- chief of state:
- President Patrice TALON (since 6 April 2016)
- head of government:
- President Patrice TALON (since 6 April 2016)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- election/appointment process:
- president directly elected by absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds, if needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term)
- most recent election date:
- 11 April 2021
- election results:
- 2021: Patrice TALON reelected president in the ;
- percent of vote - Patrice TALON (independent) 86.3%, Alassane SOUMANOU (FCBE) 11.4%, Corentin KOHOUE (The Democrats) 2.3%
- 2016: Patrice TALON elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Lionel ZINSOU (FCBE) 28.4%, Patrice TALON (independent) 24.8%, Sebastien AJAVON (independent) 23%, Abdoulaye Bio TCHANE (ABT) 8.8%, Pascal KOUPAKI (NC) 5.9%, other 9.1%;
- percent of vote in second round - Patrice TALON 65.4%, Lionel ZINSOU 34.6%
- expected date of next election:
- 12 April 2026
note: the president is both head of state and head of government
chief of state: President Patrice TALON (since 6 April 2016)
head of government: President Patrice TALON (since 6 April 2016)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the presidentelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president directly elected by absolute majority absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds rounds, if needed needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); last held on term)
most recent election date: 11 April 2021 (next to be held on 12 April 2026); note - the president is both head of state and head of government
election results:
2021: Patrice TALON reelected president in the ; percent of vote - Patrice TALON (independent) 86.3%, Alassane SOUMANOU (FCBE) 11.4%, Corentin KOHOUE (The Democrats) 2.3%
2016: Patrice TALON elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Lionel ZINSOU (FCBE) 28.4%, Patrice TALON (independent) 24.8%, Sebastien AJAVON (independent) 23%, Abdoulaye Bio TCHANE (ABT) 8.8%, Pascal KOUPAKI (NC) 5.9%, other 9.1%; percent of vote in second round - Patrice TALON 65.4%, Lionel ZINSOU 34.6%
expected date of next election: 12 April 2026
note: the president is both head of state and head of government
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