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République du BéninHonorary Consulate of Benin in Liège

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Political life and institutions

A presidential republic founded on the Constitution of 11 December 1990, with independent oversight institutions.

Political life and institutions

Benin is a presidential republic governed by the Constitution of 11 December 1990, revised in 2019. The President of the Republic is both Head of State and Head of Government.

Institutions

  • The National Assembly — the legislative branch.
  • The Constitutional Court — rules on the constitutionality of laws and oversees the regularity of elections.
  • The Supreme Court — the highest jurisdiction in administrative, judicial and public accounts matters.
  • The Economic and Social Council — advisory body.
  • The High Authority for Audiovisual Media and Communication (HAAC).
  • The High Court of Justice.

Diaspora voting

Beninese citizens living abroad may be included on the electoral roll. The competent electoral authorities set the registration, transfer and voting arrangements for each election. The post relays their official notices.