Historical Dictionary of BeninBenin is now perceived of as a model of democracy in Africa because it has successfully established a democratic political system based on consensus and regular and fair elections, and it continues to improve its electoral and parliamentary systems. Since its democracy it has taken important steps towards laying the foundation for the rule of law by establishing stable political institutions that can withstand the test of time. It has also engaged in an important legal, institutional, and regulatory reform to establish a more favorable environment for private initiative. The fourth edition of Historical Dictionary of Benin covers its history through a chronology, an introductory essay, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 900 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Benin. |
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Abomey Adja administration Africa Allada appointed armed forces Assemblée Nationale Atakora Bariba became Béhanzin Benin Beninese Beninois Béninoise Boni Yayi Borgou Born cabinet Chabi Christophe Soglo Colonel colonial Comité Community Conseil Cotonou coup d’état cultural Dahomean Dahomey’s Dakar December Démocratie Démocratique Dahoméen département deputy Développement director Djougou economic electoral Émile-Derlin Zinsou ethnic foreign Former minister French Glèlè head Houéda Houngbédji Hubert Hubert Maga Institut International Justin Ahomadégbé kilometers King kingdom of Dahomey Kouandé Kouandété leader Maga’s major March Mathieu Kérékou military Ministry Mouvement Nationale du Bénin Natitingou Nicéphore Soglo Niger Nigeria Nikki northern officers Organization Ouidah Parakou Paris percent political party population Porto Novo President Boni Yayi Presidential Council presidential elections Progressiste regime region Renouveau retirement Révolution secretary-general sector Senegal served slave trade social Société Nationale Sourou-Migan Apithy Souza Tévoédjrè tion Togo trade union traditional Université Nationale vodun West African Yoruba