Benin's National Assembly adopted a constitutional revision on November 14, 2025, extending the presidential mandate to 7 years, creating a Senate, and establishing bicameral parliament. For investors, this brings both stability (longer mandates = policy continuity) and new complexity (Senate oversight, PPP contract implications). Cabinet ADJAÏ analyzes these institutional changes and their practical impact on your contracts and administrative litigation strategies.
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Benin's Constitutional Revision: Senate, 7-Year Mandate and Implications for Citizens and Businesses
Benin revised its Constitution in November 2025: presidential mandate extended to 7 years, creation of a Senate, extended elected mandates. Legal implications for investors and citizens.
8 min read· By Cabinet ADJAÏ
By Cabinet ADJAÏ
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