Claudine Gbènagnon Talon (born 1956) is a Beninese public figure, politician, and First Lady of Benin since 6 April 2016, as the wife of Patrice Talon, the President of the Republic of Benin.
Claudine Talon | |
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| First Lady of Benin | |
| Assumed office 6 April 2016 | |
| President | Patrice Talon |
| Preceded by | Chantal Yayi |
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| Born | Claudine Gbènagnon 1956 (age 67–68) Porto-Novo, French Dahomey |
| Spouse | Patrice Talon |
| Children | Two |
Biography edit
Talon was born Claudine Gbènagnon in 1956 in Porto-Novo.[1] She participates in the politics of Benin through her husband, Patrice Talon, and her foundation. After a lengthy absence, Claudine Talon reappeared publicly on March 26, 2021 shortly before the presidential election.[2]
Charities edit
Following her husband's election as President of the Republic of Benin, she created the Claudine Talon Foundation. The foundation's mission is to improve the living standards of Beninese women and children, as well as increase access to clean drinking water and sanitation facilities for the country's population. It also aims to improve the quality of children's education and empower disadvantaged women.[3]
References edit
- ^ "Discrète mais influente Claudine Gbènagnon Talon". Africa Intelligence. 2018-05-23. Archived from the original on 2020-08-10. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
- ^ Adanle, Angèle M. (2021-03-26). "Bénin: annoncée en prison pour trafic de drogue, Claudine Talon confond ses détracteurs". Benin Web TV. Archived from the original on 2021-09-01. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
- ^ "First Lady of Benin launches the Claudine Talon Foundation to improve the lives of women and children across the country". Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS. 2017-03-03. Archived from the original on 2021-09-01. Retrieved 2022-05-29.