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Benin

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List of Heads of Government of Benin This page contains a list of presidents of Benin. ... Dr Boni Yayi (sometimes called Yayi Boni and other variations) (born 1953), Beninois banker and politician, is the winner of the 2006 Benin presidential election. ... The unicameral National Assembly of Benin is the countrys legislative body. ... A political party is a political organization subscribing to a certain ideology or formed around very special issues with the aim to participate in power, usually by participating in elections. ... Elections in Benin gives information on election and election results in Benin. ... A presidential election was held in the West African state of Benin on March 5, 2006 to elect a successor to long-time president Mathieu Kérékou, who was barred from running again by a two term limit and an age limit of 70 years for candidates. ... Benin is divided into 12 departments (French: départements), and subdivided into 77 communes (see Communes of Benin). ... After seizing power in 1972, Major Mathieu Kerekou declared Benin a Marxist-Leninist state and sought financial support from communist governments in Eastern Europe and Asia. ... Information on politics by country is available for every country, including both de jure and de facto independent states, inhabited dependent territories, as well as areas of special sovereignty. ...


(Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office)

Tenure Incumbent Affiliation Notes
Dahomey Overseas Territory of France
25 May 1957 to 26 July 1958 Sourou-Migan Apithy, Vice President of the Government Council PD  
26 July 1958 to 4 December 1958 Sourou-Migan Apithy, President of the Government Council  
Republic of Dahomey Autonomous
(République de Dahomé)
4 December 1958 to 22 May 1959 Sourou-Migan Apithy, President of the Provisional Government PD  
22 May 1959 to 1 August 1960 Coutoucou Hubert Maga, Prime Minister RDD  
Republic of Dahomey Independence from France
(République de Dahomé)
1 August 1960 to 31 December 1960 Coutoucou Hubert Maga, Prime Minister RDD Thereafter Head of Government performed by Head of State until 25 January 1964
31 December 1960 to 28 October 1963 Coutoucou Hubert Maga, President  
28 October 1963 to 25 January 1964 General Christophe Soglo, Head of the Provisional Government Mil
25 January 1964 to 29 November 1965 Justin Ahomadegbé-Tomêtin, Prime Minister PD  
29 November 1965 to 21 December 1967 General Christophe Soglo, Prime Minister Mil
21 December 1967 to 17 July 1968 Major Iropa Maurice Kouandété, Prime Minister Mil Thereafter Head of Government performed by Head of State until 12 March 1990
17 July 1968 to 10 December 1969 Émile Derlin Henri Zinsou, President Deposed
10 December 1969 to 13 December 1969 Major Iropa Maurice Kouandété, Chief-of-Staff of the Army Mil 2nd Term
13 December 1969 to 7 May 1970 Paul-Émile de Souza, Chairman of the Directory Mil
7 May 1970 to 7 May 1972 Major Coutoucou Hubert Maga, Chairman of the Presidential Council RDD 2nd Term
7 May 1972 to 26 October 1972 Justin Ahomadegbé-Tomêtin, Chairman of the Presidential Council PD 2nd Term; deposed
26 October 1972 to 30 November 1975 General Mathieu Kérékou, President Mil/PRPB 1st Term
People’s Republic of Benin
(République populaire du Benin)
30 November 1975 to 29 September 1980 General Mathieu Kérékou, President Mil/PRPB 1st Term (contd.); changed name to Ahmed Kérékou on conversion to Islam
29 September 1980 to c.1990 General Ahmed Kérékou, President of the Military Revolutionary Government and Head of State 1st Term (contd.); previously named Mathieu Kérékou; shortly thereafter reportedly a Born-again Christian once again using Mathieu Kérékou; sometime Brigadier-General; re-elected 31 July 1984
c.1990 to 1 March 1990 General Mathieu Kérékou, President and Head of the Armed Forces 1st Term (contd.)
Republic of Benin (République du Benin)
1 March 1990 to 12 March 1990 General Ahmed Mathieu Kérékou, President PRB 1st Term (contd.)
12 March 1990 to 4 April 1991 Nicéphore Dieudonné Soglo, Prime Minister n-p Becoming President; thereafter Head of Government performed by Head of State until 4 April 1996
4 April 1991 to 4 April 1996 Nicéphore Dieudonné Soglo, President PRB Inaugurated 4 April 1991
9 April 1996 to 14 May 1998 Adrien Houngbédji, Prime Minister PRD Thereafter Head of Government performed by Head of State up to present
14 May 1998 to present General Mathieu Ahmed Kérékou, President FARD 2nd Term

Dahomey was a kingdom in Africa, situated in what is now the nation of Benin. ... May 25 is the 145th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (146th in leap years). ... 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... July 26 is the 207th day (208th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 158 days remaining. ... 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Sourou Migan Apithy (born 1913) was a Benin political figure. ... July 26 is the 207th day (208th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 158 days remaining. ... 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... December 4 is the 338th day (339th on leap years) of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Sourou Migan Apithy (born 1913) was a Benin political figure. ... Dahomey was a kingdom in Africa, situated in what is now the nation of Benin. ... Dahomey was a kingdom in Africa, situated in what is now the nation of Benin. ... December 4 is the 338th day (339th on leap years) of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... May 22 is the 142nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (143rd in leap years). ... 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Sourou Migan Apithy (born 1913) was a Benin political figure. ... May 22 is the 142nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (143rd in leap years). ... 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... August 1 is the 213th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (214th in leap years), with 152 days remaining. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... Hubert Maga (1916-2000) became the first president of Dahomey, now Benin, when the country gained independence from France on August 1, 1960. ... Dahomey was a kingdom in Africa, situated in what is now the nation of Benin. ... Dahomey was a kingdom in Africa, situated in what is now the nation of Benin. ... August 1 is the 213th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (214th in leap years), with 152 days remaining. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... December 31 is the 365th day of the year (366th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... Hubert Maga (1916-2000) became the first president of Dahomey, now Benin, when the country gained independence from France on August 1, 1960. ... January 25 is the 25th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1964 (MCMLXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1964 calendar). ... December 31 is the 365th day of the year (366th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... October 28 is the 301st day of the year (302nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 64 days remaining. ... 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1963 calendar). ... Hubert Maga (1916-2000) became the first president of Dahomey, now Benin, when the country gained independence from France on August 1, 1960. ... October 28 is the 301st day of the year (302nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 64 days remaining. ... 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1963 calendar). ... January 25 is the 25th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1964 (MCMLXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1964 calendar). ... Christophe Soglo (1909 — 1983) was a Beninese military officer and political leader. ... January 25 is the 25th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1964 (MCMLXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1964 calendar). ... November 29 is the 333rd (in leap years the 334th) day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). ... Justin Tometin Ahomadegbe (16 January 1917 in Abomey–8 March 2002 in Cotonou) was a Benin political figure. ... November 29 is the 333rd (in leap years the 334th) day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). ... December 21 is the 355th day of the year (356th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ... Christophe Soglo (1909 — 1983) was a Beninese military officer and political leader. ... December 21 is the 355th day of the year (356th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ... July 17 is the 198th day (199th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 167 days remaining. ... 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1968 calendar). ... March 12 is the 71st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (72nd in leap years). ... This article is about the year. ... July 17 is the 198th day (199th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 167 days remaining. ... 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1968 calendar). ... December 10 is the 344th day (345th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1969 (MCMLXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1969 calendar). ... December 10 is the 344th day (345th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1969 (MCMLXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1969 calendar). ... December 13 is the 347th day of the year (348th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1969 (MCMLXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1969 calendar). ... December 13 is the 347th day of the year (348th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1969 (MCMLXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1969 calendar). ... May 7 is the 127th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (128th in leap years). ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1970 calendar). ... May 7 is the 127th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (128th in leap years). ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1970 calendar). ... May 7 is the 127th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (128th in leap years). ... 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... Hubert Maga (1916-2000) became the first president of Dahomey, now Benin, when the country gained independence from France on August 1, 1960. ... May 7 is the 127th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (128th in leap years). ... 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... October 26 is the 299th day of the year (300th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 66 days remaining. ... 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... Justin Tometin Ahomadegbe (16 January 1917 in Abomey–8 March 2002 in Cotonou) was a Benin political figure. ... October 26 is the 299th day of the year (300th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 66 days remaining. ... 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... November 30 is the 334th day (335th on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 31 days remaining. ... 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday. ... Time in Office October 26, 1972–4 April 1991 4 April 1996–6 April 2006 Predecessor Justin Ahomadegbé (first time) Nicéphore Soglo (second time) Successor Nicéphore Soglo (first time) Yayi Boni (second time) Date of Birth 2 September 1933 Place of Birth Kouarfa, Dahomey (now Benin) (Ahmed) Mathieu... Motto: Fraternité, Justice, Travail (French: Fellowship, Justice, Labour) Anthem: LAube Nouvelle Capital Porto Novo, Cotonou1 Largest city Cotonou Official language(s) French Government Multiparty dem. ... Motto: Fraternité, Justice, Travail (French: Fellowship, Justice, Labour) Anthem: LAube Nouvelle Capital Porto Novo, Cotonou1 Largest city Cotonou Official language(s) French Government Multiparty dem. ... November 30 is the 334th day (335th on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 31 days remaining. ... 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday. ... September 29 is the 272nd day of the year (273rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... Time in Office October 26, 1972–4 April 1991 4 April 1996–6 April 2006 Predecessor Justin Ahomadegbé (first time) Nicéphore Soglo (second time) Successor Nicéphore Soglo (first time) Yayi Boni (second time) Date of Birth 2 September 1933 Place of Birth Kouarfa, Dahomey (now Benin) (Ahmed) Mathieu... For other uses, including people named Islam, see Islam (disambiguation). ... September 29 is the 272nd day of the year (273rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... This article is about the year. ... Time in Office October 26, 1972–4 April 1991 4 April 1996–6 April 2006 Predecessor Justin Ahomadegbé (first time) Nicéphore Soglo (second time) Successor Nicéphore Soglo (first time) Yayi Boni (second time) Date of Birth 2 September 1933 Place of Birth Kouarfa, Dahomey (now Benin) (Ahmed) Mathieu... Born again is a term used originally and mainly in Christianity, where it is associated with salvation, conversion and spiritual rebirth. ... July 31 is the 212th day (213th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 153 days remaining. ... 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... March 1 is the 60th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (61st in leap years). ... This article is about the year. ... Time in Office October 26, 1972–4 April 1991 4 April 1996–6 April 2006 Predecessor Justin Ahomadegbé (first time) Nicéphore Soglo (second time) Successor Nicéphore Soglo (first time) Yayi Boni (second time) Date of Birth 2 September 1933 Place of Birth Kouarfa, Dahomey (now Benin) (Ahmed) Mathieu... Motto: Fraternité, Justice, Travail (French: Fellowship, Justice, Labour) Anthem: LAube Nouvelle Capital Porto Novo, Cotonou1 Largest city Cotonou Official language(s) French Government Multiparty dem. ... March 1 is the 60th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (61st in leap years). ... This article is about the year. ... March 12 is the 71st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (72nd in leap years). ... This article is about the year. ... Time in Office October 26, 1972–4 April 1991 4 April 1996–6 April 2006 Predecessor Justin Ahomadegbé (first time) Nicéphore Soglo (second time) Successor Nicéphore Soglo (first time) Yayi Boni (second time) Date of Birth 2 September 1933 Place of Birth Kouarfa, Dahomey (now Benin) (Ahmed) Mathieu... March 12 is the 71st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (72nd in leap years). ... This article is about the year. ... April 4 is the 94th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (95th in leap years). ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... April 4 is the 94th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (95th in leap years). ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... April 4 is the 94th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (95th in leap years). ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... April 4 is the 94th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (95th in leap years). ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... April 4 is the 94th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (95th in leap years). ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... April 9 is the 99th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (100th in leap years). ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... May 14 is the 134th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (135th in leap years). ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... Adrien Houngbédji (born March 5, 1942) is a politician of Benin. ... May 14 is the 134th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (135th in leap years). ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... Time in Office October 26, 1972–4 April 1991 4 April 1996–6 April 2006 Predecessor Justin Ahomadegbé (first time) Nicéphore Soglo (second time) Successor Nicéphore Soglo (first time) Yayi Boni (second time) Date of Birth 2 September 1933 Place of Birth Kouarfa, Dahomey (now Benin) (Ahmed) Mathieu...

Affiliations


FARD Front d'Action pour le Rénouveau et le Développement
            (Action for Renewal and Development) centrist
PD Parti Démocratique
            (Democratic Party) merger of PRD and UDD 1964
PRB Parti de la Renaissance du Bénin
      (Party for the Rebirth of Benin) centrist
UTRD Union pour le Triomphe du Renouvellement Démocratique
            (Union for the Triumph of the Democratic Renewal)
PRD Parti du Rénouveau Démocratique
            (Democratic Renewal Party)
PRPB Parti du Revolutionare Popular du Benin
            (Popular Revolutionary Party of Benin) communist, only legal party 1979-1990
RDD Rassemblement Démocratique du Dahomé
            (Dahomey Democratic Rally)
UDD Union Démocratique du Dahomé
            (Dahomey Democratic Union)
Mil Military
n-p non-partisan
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1964 (MCMLXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1964 calendar). ... Democratic Renewal Party (French: Parti de renouveau démocratique) is a political party of Benin led by Adrien Houngbédji. ... This page refers to the year 1979. ... This article is about the year. ...

Sources

  • http://www.rulers.org/rulb1.html#benin
  • http://news.bbc.co.uk/
  • African States and Rulers, John Stewart, McFarland
  • Guinness Book of Kings, Rulers & Statesmen, Clive Carpenter, Guinness Superlatives Ltd
  • Heads of State and Government, 2nd Edition, John V da Graca, MacMillan Press 2000
  • Whitaker's Almanack 1986 to 2004, J. Whitaker and Sons Ltd/A&C Black, London

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