Benin’s former finance minister sworn in as president.

Benin’s former finance minister, **Mathieu Kérékou**, was sworn in as the country’s president after winning the 2025 presidential election, succeeding longtime incumbent Patrice Talon. He previously served as finance minister from 2020 to 2024 and campaigned on economic reform and anti‑corruption measures. His inauguration took place in Cotonou on 15 May 2025. Views Nigeria