Thomas Boni Yayi

Thomas Boni Yayi
Boni in 2012
7th President of Benin
In office
6 April 2006 – 6 April 2016
Prime MinisterPascal Koupaki
Lionel Zinsou
Preceded byMathieu Kérékou
Succeeded byPatrice Talon
10th Chairperson of the African Union
In office
29 January 2012 – 27 January 2013
Preceded byTeodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo
Succeeded byHailemariam Desalegn
Personal details
Born
Thomas Yayi Boni

(1951-07-01) 1 July 1951 (age 73)
Tchaourou, Dahomey (now Benin)
Political partyIndependent
SpouseChantal de Souza
Children5
RelativesMarcel Alain de Souza (brother-in-law)
Alma materNational University of Benin
Cheikh Anta Diop University
University of Orléans
Paris Dauphine University

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.