Former Beninese president Patrice Talon was elected the inaugural speaker of Benin’s newly created Senate on the 6th (local time). The vote in Porto-Novo saw 25 senators cast ballots: 24 in favor, 0 against, 1 abstention; the speaker’s term is five years. Former National Assembly speaker Louis Vlavonou was elected deputy speaker. The vote completes formation of the Senate.

2026-08-07

Former Beninese president Patrice Talon was elected the inaugural speaker of Benin’s newly created Senate on the 6th (local time). The vote in Porto-Novo saw 25 senators cast ballots: 24 in favor, 0 against, 1 abstention; the speaker’s term is five years. Former National Assembly speaker Louis Vlavonou was elected deputy speaker. The vote completes formation of the Senate.