Thomas Boni Yayi

Thomas Boni Yayi

politician Benin

Thomas Boni Yayi is a former president of Benin, having served two terms from 2006 to 2016. A trained economist, Yayi previously worked for the African Development Bank and became a prominent political figure after leading a successful campaign against the incumbent president in 2006. His tenure was marked by efforts to improve governance and economic development, but he faced criticism for alleged authoritarian tendencies, particularly in his later years in office. Yayi attempted to run for a third term in 2021 but was barred from participating in the election, leading to significant political tension in the country.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
136,133
Power
200$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Cameroon 1 5.00 0.51% +0% 26,545,863 136,133 $39,000 200$
Totals 1 26,545,863 136,133 $39,000 200$
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Recent Mentions

Cameroon Cameroon: Thomas Boni Yayi, the charismatic leader, has unexpectedly resigned as president of the party. 5

Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site: Démission de Boni Yayi : médiation en vue chez Les Démocrates

Kenya Kenya: Thomas Boni Yayi condemned the abortive coup in a video address, two days later. 7

The Standard: Benin arrests son of former president: sources