Paulette Marcelline Adjovi

Paulette Marcelline Adjovi-Yekpe[1] (born 16 January 1955) is a Beninese politician and diplomat. She was briefly Minister of Foreign Affairs in 2023.[2]

Paulette Marcelline Adjovi
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Benin
In office
23 May 2023 – 6 June 2023
PresidentPatrice Talon
Preceded byAurélien Agbénonci
Succeeded byShegun Adjadi Bakari
Personal details
Alma materUniversity of Abomey-Calavi
West London Institute of Higher Education

Biography

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Adjovi was born on 16 January 1955, in Porto-Novo, Benin.[3] Prior to her appointment, Adjovi served as Beninese ambassador to Nigeria. She is the sister of former deputy Mathieu Adjovi.[2] She is the second woman to serve in the position, after Mariam Aladji Boni Diallo.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Forty-four Civil Societies Write Benin Republic President Over Buratai's Appointment, List 19 Massacres Under Him As Army Chief | Sahara Reporters". Sahara Reporters. 23 June 2021. Archived from the original on 13 July 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Affaires étrangères : Paulette Marcelline Adjovi pressentie pour remplacer Agbénonci". Matin Libre (in French). 23 May 2023. Archived from the original on 17 June 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
  3. ^ a b Agbayahoun, B. (24 May 2023). "Paulette Marcelline Adjovi promue ministre des Affaires étrangères". Bénin Intelligent (in French). Archived from the original on 7 June 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2023.