Angola - José Eduardo dos SantosJose Eduardo dos Santos Became President September 10, 1979 Predecessor Agostinho Neto Date of Birth August 28, 1942 Place of Birth Luanda Jose Eduardo dos Santos (born August 28, 1942) is the current President of Angola. He became president in 1979, succ, President of AngolaThe President is both head of state and head of government in Angola. While the President does appoint a Prime Minister, actual control is usually kept by the President. The position of President dates from Angola's independence from Portugal. Agostinho N ( 1979-present)
BeninThe Republic of Benin is a nation of western Africa, formerly known as Dahomey . It has a small coast line with the Bight of Benin in the south, borders Togo in the west, Nigeria in the east, and Burkina Faso and Niger in the north. History Main article: - Mathieu KérékouMathieu Kerekou Insert image here Period in Office October 26, 1972- April 4, 1991; April 4, 1996- Predecessor Justin Ahomadegbe (first time); Nicephore Soglo (second time) Successor Nicephore Soglo (first time) Date of Birth September 2, 1933 Place of Bi, President of Benin ( 1972- 1991) and Secretary of the Popular Revolutionary Party of Benin ( 1979- 1990)
