Thomas Boni Yayi

Also known as Thomas Yayi Boni

Beninese politician and Former President of Benin

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Thomas Boni Yayi is a politician from Benin who served as the country's president. His presidency is significant in Benin's political history as part of the country's democratic governance.

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Instance of: human
Given name: Thomas
Gender: male
Citizenship: Benin
Place of birth: Tchaourou
Spouse: Chantal Yayi
Occupation: banker
Educated at: Université Cheikh Anta Diop
Political party: independent politician
Languages spoken: French
Religion: Evangelicalism
Official website: www.ortb.bj
Image: Yayi Boni.jpg
Number of children: 8

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Commons category: Yayi Boni
date of birth: 1952-07-01
Commons gallery: Yayi Boni
candidacy in election: 2006 Beninese presidential election
name in native language: Thomas Yayi Boni
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Thomas Boni Yayi (born 1 July 1951) is a Beninese banker and politician who was the president of Benin from 2006 to 2016. He took office after winning the March 2006 presidential election and was re-elected to a second term in March 2011. He also served as the chairperson of the African Union from 29 January 2012 to 27 January 2013.

Early life and banking career

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