Benin Senate President: Patrice Talon Takes the Top Seat in the New Upper House

Benin · POLITICS Key Facts —Senate vote: Patrice Talon was elected president of Benin’s Senate on 6 August 2026 with 24 votes in favour, none against and one abstention. —Chamber installed: The 25-member upper house was formally installed on 30 July 2026 in Porto-Novo, Benin’s capital. —Constitutional origin: A constitutional revision adopted in November 2025…