Sokollu Mehmed Pasha vs Thomas Boni Yayi

As Grand Vizier, Sokollu Mehmed Pasha oversaw the Ottoman siege of Malta. The campaign failed to capture the island from the Knights Hospitaller, marking a significant Ottoman defeat in the Mediterranean and halting their westward expansion.

Sokollu Mehmed Pasha was appointed Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire by Sultan Suleiman. He served under three sultans (Suleiman, Selim II, and Murad III), maintaining stability and overseeing the empire's administration during a period of expansion and consolidation.

Under Sokollu Mehmed Pasha's administration, the Ottoman Empire conquered Cyprus from the Republic of Venice. The island became an Ottoman province, though the victory was followed by the naval defeat at Lepanto later that year.

Sokollu Mehmed Pasha was assassinated in the Divan chamber of the Topkapi Palace by a disgruntled soldier. His death ended the longest uninterrupted tenure as Grand Vizier in Ottoman history and marked the beginning of a period of political instability.

Thomas Boni Yayi won the 2006 presidential election as an independent candidate, succeeding Mathieu K

Boni Yayi survived an assassination attempt in March 2007 when his convoy was ambushed near the village of Ikemon. The attack, attributed to political opponents, resulted in casualties among his security detail but left the president unharmed.

Boni Yayi sought and won a second term in 2011, but his attempt to change the constitution to allow a third term in 2014 sparked widespread protests and political crisis. He ultimately abandoned the plan, preserving Benin's democratic reputation.

Boni Yayi served as Chairman of the African Union for one year from January 2012 to January 2013. During his tenure, he focused on promoting peace and security, including efforts to resolve conflicts in Mali and the Sahel region.