Benin: death of Séfou Fagbohoun, major figure of the business and political world

​Benin’s political scene is in mourning. Séfou Fagbohoun, a leading businessman and former member of the National Assembly, has died. News of his death was made public by several local media outlets.

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Benin: death of Séfou Fagbohoun, major figure of the business and political world
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​Founding president of the African Movement for Democracy and Progress (MADEP), Séfou Fagbohoun was one of the central figures of Beninese political life during the democratic era. Under his leadership, MADEP became a major political force, particularly in the Ouémé and Plateau departments.

​On the economic front, Séfou Fagbohoun was an influential businessman. News of his death has caused deep emotion within the political class.

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