Benin Government & Political System
Benin is a presidential republic in West Africa. The president is both head of state and head of government, elected by direct popular vote for a five-year term (renewable once). Patrice Talon has been president since 2016. Benin was one of the first African countries to transition to multiparty democracy in 1990, though recent electoral reforms have restricted opposition participation.
What stands out
- 91 parties compete for just 1 tracked governing office.
- Capital
- Porto-Novo
- Government
- republic
- Population
- 14.1 million
The Read
Benin is a republic in Africa. Its capital is Porto-Novo and it has an approximate population of 14.1 million.
Benin's political landscape includes 91 political parties and 1 office.
ByNorth
Benin is a presidential republic where the president serves as both head of state and head of government.
Benin is a presidential republic in West Africa. The president is both head of state and head of government, elected by direct popular vote for a five-year term (renewable once). Patrice Talon has been president since 2016. Benin was one of the first African countries to transition to multiparty democracy in 1990, though recent electoral reforms have restricted opposition participation.
