Benin: Patrice Talon elected president of the Senate, here are the members of the first bureau.

The Senate of Benin has officially set up its first Bureau. This election, held on Thursday, August 6, 2026, in Porto-Novo, marks a new step in the establishment of this institution as outlined in the Constitution.

At the end of the vote, Patrice Talon was elected president of the Senate. He will lead the work of the upper chamber of Parliament and ensure its proper functioning. Louis Vlavonou was designated as vice president. He will assist the president in carrying out his duties and will replace him in the event of an obstruction.

The position of rapporteur has been entrusted to Alassane Séidou, while Adidjatou Mathys has been elected as deputy rapporteur.

The Senate Bureau is the body responsible for organizing and ensuring the functioning of the institution’s activities. With this installation, the Beninese Senate now has its key governing bodies and can fully carry out its missions in accordance with constitutional provisions.

Composition of the first Bureau of the Senate:

• President: Patrice Talon
• Vice President: Louis Vlavonou
• Rapporteur: Alassane Séidou
• Deputy Rapporteur: Adidjatou Mathys