Editing Politics of Benin (section)

==Executive branch==
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|[[List of Presidents of Benin|President]]

|[[Patrice Talon]]
|[[Independent politician|Independent]]
|6 April 2016
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The President of Benin is elected for a five-year term. An individual can serve only two terms, whether successive or separated. Election is by absolute majority, after a second round if necessary.

Candidates must be:
* Beninese by birth, or have had Beninese nationality for 10 years
* Between the ages of 40 and 70 on the date of his or her candidacy
* Resident in Benin during elections
* Declared mentally and physically fit by three doctors

In 2006, [[Mathieu Kérékou]] was not constitutionally permitted to run for re-election since he had already served two terms and was over 70 years old. Despite speculation, this was not changed and he stood down after the election of his successor, [[Yayi Boni]].

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. The Beninese government's website has a [https://web.archive.org/web/20041030234214/http://www.gouv.bj/en/administrations/gouvernement/structure_top.php full list] and a [https://web.archive.org/web/20041030234214/http://www.gouv.bj/en/administrations/gouvernement/structure_top.php selection of photos] of senior ministers.