Houanye Armand Kocou

Houanye Armand Kocou

politician Benin

Houanye Armand Kocou is the Executive Secretary of the Niger Basin Authority (Autorité du Bassin du Niger, ABN), an organization that fosters cooperation among the riparian countries of the Niger River. In December 2025, he was in the news for leading a technical committee meeting in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, where experts examined strategic dossiers ahead of the 44th ordinary session of the Council of Ministers. Kocou emphasized the importance of governance, operational efficiency, and the need for innovative solutions to enhance resource management in the Niger Basin.

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Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
62,212
Power
51$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Burkina Faso 1 7.00 0.30% +0% 20,903,273 62,212 $17,000 51$
Totals 1 20,903,273 62,212 $17,000 51$
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Recent Mentions

Burkina Faso Burkina Faso: Houanye Armand Kocou is the Executive Secretary of the ABN who expressed gratitude to the authorities of Burkina Faso and other member states. 7

Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French): Autorité du Bassin du Niger: les experts examinent les dossiers du prochain Conseil des ministres