Erika at Work

Florent and I made a tour of the schools to talk about the importance of Waste Management. Unfortunately, that very day the school had a handball game. We were only allowed to talk after the handball game, when the kids were sweaty and distracted. In this picture I am asking, 'Are you listening?'

Elections

April 8th 2008
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 have to bribe them with cake to be allowed to watch; even they are interested in the campaign process. Benin is also preparing for elections, so my friends and I profit from the news by discussing politica ... read more

Africa » Benin » South » Athiémé

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 gov... ... read more

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