Who defeated Kérékou in the 1991 presidential election?
Nicephore Soglo
Thomas Yayi Boni
Paul Biya
Yayi Boni
Answer
The 1991 presidential election in Benin marked a significant turning point in the country’s history as Mathieu Kérékou, who had ruled for 17 years, was defeated by Nicéphore Soglo. Soglo's victory symbolized the triumph of democratic principles and the end of Kérékou's authoritarian regime.
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