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Thomas Boni Yayi
Thomas Boni Yayi 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 and currently serves as a senator since 30 July 2026.
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politics · President of Benin from 2006 to 2016 · politician · economist · banker · also Thomas Boni Yayi, Thomas Yayi Boni, Yayi
Born 1 July 1952 · Q29196
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2026· 4 entries
Mshale: Bénin-Niger:Talon Met à Contribution Nicéphore Soglo Et Yayi Boni Ian Watkins (9auDKwpMWs)
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PM News Nigeria: Impactful Politics: The Yayi Example
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Yayi resigned as leader of the Les Démocrates party, citing health reasons
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2013· 1 entry
Benin authorities claimed to have foiled a coup
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2012· 1 entry
Career landmark: Chairperson of the African Union (2012–2013).
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2010· 1 entry
Awarded Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland (2010).
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2008· 1 entry
A descendant of the Yoruba princes of Sabe in his own right, both Boni Yayi and his wife were awarded chieftaincy titles by the Nigerian king of Ile-Ife, Olubuse II, in 2008.
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2006· 1 entry
Career landmark: President of the Republic of Benin (2006–2016).
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1994· 2 entries
Career landmark: President of West African Development Bank (1994–2006).
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Left this position to become the President of the West African Development Bank (BOAD)
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1952· 1 entry
Born 1952-07-01.
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