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Background: 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.



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More Pictures
116 days ago: Erika published a blog
More Pictures
May 28th 2008  Africa » Benin » South » Athiémé
In the last week of my Peace Corps Volunteer experience in Benin, I realize I have not yet posted these photos. I might even have some more later... I went exploring in the ruins of Athieme. I went ... 21 photos [full story]

186 days ago: Erika published a blog
All Together
April 8th 2008  Africa » Benin » Mono » Athiémé
I attended my third All-Volunteer conference with Peace Corps in Benin. We were in the big city for two and a half days of meetings. Peace Corps houses us for these wonderful three nights in a nice ho ... [full story]

Elections
186 days ago: Erika published a blog
Elections
April 8th 2008  Africa » Benin » Mono » Athiémé
With elections approaching I find myself much more often with Beninese friends who have satellite television. Via satellite I can follow the American presidential campaign. Fortunately I don’t h ... 5 photos [full story]

International Women
186 days ago: Erika published a blog
International Women's Day
April 8th 2008  Africa » Benin » Mono » Athiémé
Athiémé celebrated International Women’s Day on the 8th of March at the secondary school’s playing fields. The basketball and handball teams, the two sports with girls’ included, had ... 4 photos [full story]


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