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Yayi Boni won about 75% of the votes on Sunday Officials in Benin have announced that Yayi Boni is the country's new leader. Mr Boni won almost 75% of the vote in Sunday's run-off presidential election with Adrien Houngbedji, the country's election commission said. He will be sworn in on 6 April to replace long-time leader Mathieu Kerekou, whose age...
Benin, formerly known as Dahomey, has emerged as a beacon of democracy and is one of Africa's most stable nations. In the first decade after independence in 1960 it was ruled by a succession of military leaders until Major Mathieu Kerekou seized power in 1972 and gradually restored civilian rule.
The African kingdom of Dahomey originated in Benin.
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...
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Welcome to the official tourism website of the Republic of Benin.
Cotonou, Benin's gateway city, is situated on the Gulf of Guinea and boasts a bustling street life full of vendors, friendly people, and good food. Most travelers from Europe and the United States begin their trip in Cotonou, since it is the site of the international airport and in-country travel is most easily arranged here. Cotonou is Benin's largest...
Situated 145 km north of Cotonou, the city of Abomey is widely considered the historic capital of Benin. It was the center of the Dahomey kingdom that controlled the area before colonization by the French, and the ruins of the royal palaces, one of which has been restored and houses Abomey's history museum, are the city's most popular attractions. Abomey...
If you like natural beauty, bring a roll of film for Dassa-Zoumé. The city of Dassa and surrounding Zoumé region is one of the most scenic areas in Benin. Dassa, located about 60km north of Abomey and Bohicon, is known primarily for its striking hills and rock formations. In addition to being picturesque, Catholics from around the world come to see...
Kandi has little to offer in terms of activities, but it is an interesting and friendly town and is very different than the South. North of Kandi is Alfakouara, which is one of the prime destinations for elephant viewing; these animals can be seen as early as December and as late as April, but February and March are the most reliable times for sightings....
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