François Kouyami (29 January 1942 – 17 October 2024) was a Beninese military officer and politician.
[1] He primarily served during the time of the People's Republic of Benin.
Born in Cotonou on 29 January 1942, Kouyami was appointed director of national security and subsequently served as Minister of Public Affairs from 29 January to 16 April 1975.
Under the administration of President Nicéphore Soglo, he was director of the Beninese National Gendarmerie [fr].
On 2 April 1996, he was named brigadier general and subsequently retired.