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Present day Benin was the site of Dahomey, a prominent West African kingdom that rose in the 15th century. The territory became a French Colony in 1872 and achieved independence on 1 August 1960, as the Republic of Benin. A succession of military governments ended in 1972 with the rise to power of Mathieu KEREKOU and the establishment of a government based on Marxist-Leninist principles. A move to representative government began in 1989. Two years later, free elections ushered in former Prime Minister Nicephore SOGLO as president, marking the first successful transfer of power in Africa from a dictatorship to a democracy. KEREKOU was returned to power by elections held in 1996 and 2001, though some irregularities were alleged. |
Ponzi scheme shakes West African nation of Benin - The Associated Press Ponzi scheme shakes West African nation of BeninThe Associated PressCOTONOU, Benin ? More than a hundred thousand people in the tiny West African nation of Benin have lost their savings in a Ponzi scheme run by a now ...and more » Equatorial Guinea Defends Execution of 4 Would Be Assassins - Voice of America Equatorial Guinea Defends Execution of 4 Would Be AssassinsVoice of AmericaAmnesty International said the confessions of the military officers were extracted through torture after the men were abducted in Benin in January. ...and more » Benin wants gas supply from Ghana - Myjoyonline.com Myjoyonline.comBenin wants gas supply from GhanaMyjoyonline.comThe government of Benin has tapped Ghana to supply the French country with 1500 tonnes of gas monthly. A Beninois delegation led by its trade minister Madam ...Beninois Envoy calls on Vice President, MahamaGhana Broadcasting CorporationGhana will support her neighbours with oil and gasGhana News Agencyall 46 news articles » |
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