Beninese President Patrice Talon recently created the new post of “minister adviser”, with those appointed to the role reporting directly to him. A decree published on 9 January officially states that postholders will contribute to “defining government policy” and “monitoring the implementation of the action plan”, but unofficially they will be more concerned with keeping a close eye on the president’s ministers.Twelve political figures, including three women, make up this select […]
