title: 2006 in Benin
text: # 2006 in Benin
  
  The following lists events that happened during 2006 in Benin.
  
  ## Incumbents
  
  * President: Mathieu Kérékou (until 6 April), Thomas Boni Yayi (starting 6 April)
  
  ## Events
  
  ### March
  
  * March 5 - In the 2006 Beninese presidential election, Thomas Boni Yayi is elected for a first term.
  