François Kouyami
Military General and politician from Benin
About François Kouyami
Lived 1942 – 2024 (aged 82). François Kouyami was a Beninese military personnel and politician.
François Kouyami (29 January 1942 – 17 October 2024) was a Beninese military officer and politician. He primarily served during the time of the People's Republic of Benin.
Biography Born in Cotonou on 29 January 1942, Kouyami was appointed director of national security and subsequently served as Minister of Public Affairs from 29 January to 16 April 1975. Under the administration of President Nicéphore Soglo, he was director of the . On 2 April 1996, he was named brigadier general and subsequently retired. In 2001, he campaigned for the presidency. He received 5,414 votes, or 0.22% of all votes cast.
Kouyami died in France on 17 October 2024, at the age of 82.
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Military General and politician from Benin
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François Kouyami was born on 29 January 1942 in Cotonou.
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François Kouyami died on 17 October 2024 in Paris, Argenteuil.
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