Porto-Novo, capital of Benin

Seat of power, Benin.

Building—
What Wikidata calls it—
CapitalPorto-Novo
Form of governmentpresidential republic
Population14,111,034

President of the Republic of Benin

#Held byFromToParty
Romuald WadagniMay 24, 2026incumbent
Patrice TalonApril 6, 2016May 24, 2026
Thomas Boni YayiApril 6, 2006April 6, 2016
Mathieu KérékouApril 4, 1996April 5, 2006
Nicéphore SogloApril 4, 1991April 4, 1996
Mathieu KérékouApril 4, 1980April 4, 1991

6 tenures. Source: Wikidata, retrieved 2026-09-23.

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