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unusual facts about Mathieu Kérékou


Atakora Department

It is the most mountainous region of Benin, and the birthplace of the president, Mathieu Kérékou.



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History of Benin

The four top-ranking contenders following the first round presidential elections were Mathieu Kérékou (incumbent) 45.4%, Nicephore Soglo (former president) 27.1%, Adrien Houngbédji (National Assembly Speaker) 12.6%, and Bruno Amoussou (Minister of State) 8.6%.