As president, Kérékou's residence was in which city?
Porto-Novo
Cotonou
Parakou
Natitingou
Answer
The capital city of Benin during Kérékou's presidency was Porto-Novo. However, Kérékou preferred to reside in Cotonou, the country's economic hub. Porto-Novo primarily served as the administrative capital, housing important government offices and institutions. Nonetheless, Cotonou remained the de facto center of political power and economic activity in Benin during Kérékou's tenure as president.
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