Patrice Talon

President of Benin between 2016 and 2026 · Benin · On the map · Politicians · Born 1958 · age 68

Patrice Guillaume Athanase Talon is a Beninese politician and businessman who has been the first president of the Senate since 2026. He previously served as the eighth president of Benin from 2016 to 2026.

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2025“We want people throughout Benin to feel involved in the actions of a party, in the power of a party.”In their wordsBenin : President Patrice Talon rejects change to electoral law 6 November,2025Read the whole statement

“I would like my words to be perceived in their sincerity, in their solemnity”In their wordsPatrice Talon, African champion of governance: Benin, the new Singapore? 17 June,2025Read the whole statement

2024“Those who govern have the responsibility to eradicate poverty”In their words13 August 2024Patrice Talon pledges to 'miraculously' change Benin in 5 years 13 August, 2024Read the whole statement

“I am not considering impunity, I am not considering turning a blind eye to what happened, or pardoning or giving any amnesty”In their words13 August 2024Benin's President Patrice Talon sworn in 13 August, 2024Read the whole statement

2021“Money was not the main attraction for voters”In their words30 April 2021Benin President Patrice Talon pledges not to seek third mandate 30 April 2021Read the whole statement

2016Named President of the Republic of BeninOffice6 April 2016 to 24 May 2026“My mandate (as the President of Benin) will be a mandate of rupture, transition and reforms.”In their words6 April 2016"Businessman sworn in as Benin's president"Read the whole statement

1958Born1 May 1958

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Talon with Sébastien Ajavon during the 2016 presidential election campaign, March 2016

Talon during his first inaugration

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Patrice Talon

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The next president of Benin will be my president, from my country, my family, my community and everything that is dear to me
4 November 2025 · Benin’s President Talon rules out third term 04 November, 2025, Own words
We have found our path, and it is irreversible
22 November 2024 · Benin making daily strides - President Talon 22 November, 2024, Own words
I must admit that I am not at all pleased with the current state of electoral dynamics. It is damaging to our country’s image.
, Own words