Issa Badarou-Soulé, the candidate of hope
The Cotonou Port is often described by the Beninese people and officials as the “nation’s lifeline,” a colorful way to state that it is the backbone of the national economy. … Read More
Tag: democracy in Benin
36 candidates for one presidential seat
BY MODUPE ABIOLA (REPORTING BY LOU SIFA; EDITING BY JIBRIL TURE) Cotonou, Benin—The people of the small French-speaking West African nation of Benin are expected to go to the polls on … Read More
Benin upcoming election clouded by rising concerns
BY MODUPE ABIOLA EDITING BY LOU SIFA K.O.cracy (read democracy by knock-out) is a phrase coined by the people of Benin following the 2011 presidential election that then-sitting president, Yayi … Read More