5 Notable alumni of University of Abomey-Calavi
Updated: May 02, 2026 EliteDegrees
University of Abomey-Calavi is ranked #2,988 in the world and #1 in Benin by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 5 notable alumni from University of Abomey-Calavi sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with University of Abomey-Calavi won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Véronique Tognifodé Mewanou
minister
gynecologist
politician
Véronique Tognifodé Mewanou is a Beninese politician and educator. She is the current Minister of Social Affairs and Micro-Finance in Benin, having been appointed to the position in early 2021 by the current president of Benin, Patrice Talon. Her term began on 25 May 2021.
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2. Thomas Boni Yayi
1952-. (aged 74)
banker
economist
politician
Thomas Boni Yayi is a Beninese banker and politician who was the president of Benin from 2006 to 2016. He took office after winning the March 2006 presidential election and was re-elected to a second term in March 2011. He also served as the chairperson of the African Union from 29 January 2012 to 27 January 2013.
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3. Pascal Koupaki
1951-. (aged 75)
politician
minister
Pascal Irénée Koupaki is a Beninese politician who served as Prime Minister of Benin from May 2011 to August 2013. Koupaki worked as an official at the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and he was Director of the Cabinet of the Prime Minister from 1996 to 1998. Under President Yayi Boni, Koupaki...
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4. Joseph Djogbenou
1969-. (aged 57)
politician
university teacher
lawyer
jurist
minister
Joseph Fifamè Djogbénou, is a Beninese politician, lawyer and academic who is the current President of the National Assembly as well as the president of the Progressive Union for Renewal party. Djogbénou was the President of the Constitutional Court of Benin from 7 June 2018 until his resignation on 12 July 2022. He was the personal lawyer of Patrice Talon....
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5. Reine Alapini-Gansou
1956-. (aged 70)
lawyer
judge
Reine Adélaïde Sophie Alapini-Gansou is a Beninese jurist who has been a judge of the International Criminal Court since March 2018.