Modern Benin
This region traded hands
many times until 1960 when independence was granted from French rule.
In 1972, Mathieu
Kerekou came to power & established a Marxist regime,
nationalizing large private businesses
& abolishing opposition parties.
By 1989, the economy was terrible & most trade was through
the black market.
After 1990, Kerekou was defeated by Nicephore Soglo.
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