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Mathieu Kérékou, Beninese soldier and politician, President of Benin (born 1933)

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Mathieu Kérékou

Beninese politician, former president (1933–2015)

Mathieu Kérékou was a Beninese politician who served as president of the People's Republic of Benin from 1972 to 1991 and the Republic of Benin from 1996 to 2006.
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President of Benin

Head of state of Benin

The president of Benin is both head of state and head of government in Benin. The Cabinet of Benin is under the authority of the President, and serves to advise and help formulate strategies. It also liaises with ministries and other government institutions.
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