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Biographie du Président 

Rogatien Biaou (born 19 May 1952, in Savé) is a Beninese politician and diplomat. He is the President of the Alliance Patriotique Nouvel Espoir (New Hope Patriotic Alliance), an opposition alliance in Benin. He is currently campaigning for the restoration of democracy in Benin and the release of other members of the country’s political opposition, who have been imprisoned by President Talon’s regime on politically motivated charges. Rogatien Biaou was the Foreign Minister of Benin from June 12, 2003 to February 16, 2006.

He has held several positions outside of public office, including in the United Nations Diplomatic Corps. Mr. Biaou served as Chairman for the Group of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Nordic and African States, Honorary President for the UN Security Council (2005), Non-Permanent Member of the UN Security Council (2004-2005), Chairman of the Ministerial Group of Emerging Markets of the United Nations (2003-2006), Knight of the National Order, Republic of Benin.

Prior to being appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs and African Integration, Ambassador Biaou held several positions at the Benin Foreign Ministry, including those of Permanent Secretary (May 2000-June 2003); First Counsellor and Minister-Counsellor at the Permanent Mission of Benin to the United Nations in New York (Sept. 1990-February 1998); Chairman of the Committee for the Review of the Implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (Oct. 2001-Sept. 2003).

The Alliance PNE is proving that when we come together in support of a common cause, there is nothing we cannot achieve. Despite the government’s best efforts to stop us, the struggle for democracy is ours alone to achieve. Let us stand up for what is right, lend our voice to the voiceless, and remind those in power that they are accountable to we the people.