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Thomas Boni Yayi was the Chairperson of the African Union (AU) from 2012 to 2013. He was the first Beninese to hold the position, and he was succeeded by Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma of South Africa. During his tenure, Boni Yayi focused on promoting peace and security on the continent, and he also worked to improve the AU's relationship with the United Nations.