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President of Benin
Président du Bénin (French)
Flag of Benin
Incumbent
Patrice Talon
since 6 April 2016
ResidencePresidential Palace, Porto-Novo
Term length5 years, renewable once
Inaugural holderHubert Maga
Formation31 December 1960
SuccessionVice President of Benin
DeputyVice President of Benin[1]
Salary18,184,994 West African CFA francs/29,810 USD annually[2]
Websitepresidence.bj

The president of Benin (French: Président de la République du Bénin) is both head of state and head of government in Benin. 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). Additionally, one person, Mathieu Kérékou, has served on two non-consecutive occasions.

  1. ^ Deutsche Welle (www.dw.com). "Le Bénin se dote d'un vice-président | DW | 04.11.2019". DW.COM.
  2. ^ "The highest and lowest paid African presidents - Business Daily".

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