Constitution of the Republic of Benin 1990, as amended to 2019
Government
  • English

    The President of the Republic is the holder of the executive power. He is the head of the Government, and in this capacity, he determines and conducts the policy of the Nation. It exercises the regulatory power.
     …
    He appoints, after consultative opinion of the Bureau of the National Assembly, the members of the Government.
    … (Art. 54)

  • French

    Le Président de la République est le détenteur du pouvoir exécutif. Il est le chef du Gouvernement, et à ce titre, il détermine et conduit la politique de la Nation. Il exerce le pouvoir réglementaire.
    …
    Il nomme, après avis consultatif du Bureau de l’Assemblée nationale, les membres du Gouvernement.
    … (Art. 54)

1

Constitution of the Republic of Benin 1990, as amended to 2019 (English), available in HeinOnline World Constitutions Illustrated Library (2024). According to Art. 1: “… The official language is French. …”

2

Constitution of the Republic of Benin 1990, as amended to 2019 (French).

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3

Art. 50 concerns the procedure in case of vacancy of the Presidency.