What was Benin called during Kérékou's first presidency?
People's Republic of Benin
Republic of Dahomey
Benin Empire
Federal Republic of Benin
Answer
The People's Republic of Benin, formerly called Dahomey, underwent a name change during the first presidency of Mathieu Kérékou, which lasted from 1972 to 1991. The country adopted a Marxist-Leninist ideology during this period, leading to the establishment of a single-party socialist state. The name change reflected this ideological shift and the desire to align Benin with other socialist nations.
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