Kérékou is recognized for embracing what in the 1990s?
Socialism
Democratization
Monarchy
Totalitarianism
Answer
Democratization marked the 1990s for Mathieu Kérékou, the president of Benin from 1972 to 1991 and then from 1996 to 2006. Kérékou embraced democratic reforms and introduced multi-party elections, transitioning Benin from a military regime to a multi-party democracy. This historic shift laid the foundation for Benin's current democratic system and solidified its reputation as a beacon of democracy in West Africa.
From Revolutionary to President: A Quiz on Mathieu Kérékou's Leadership in Benin
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