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Benin: Fight against corruption

Publication date 01/08/2010 From €100.00

Benin’s independence

On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Benin’s democracy, this report discusses the fight against corruption through the action of the Social Watch association and the political commitment of taxi drivers. Comment on alternating illustration images and witness interviews.

Dahomey Ambassador to France on his country’s policy

Publication date 24/10/1961 From €100.00

Benin’s independence

Dahomey’s ambassador to France, Mr. DERLIN ZINSOU is interviewed by Georges BORTOLI at the announcement of Hubert MAGA’s arrival in France. He explains that the Dahomey policy is a "non-alignment policy" that supports all actions towards peace.

First Anniversary of Dahomey Independence

Publication date 09/08/1961 From €100.00

Benin’s independence

In Porto Novo, the Republic of Dahomey celebrated the first anniversary of its independence. On this occasion, Mr Hubert MAGA, President of the Republic of Dahomey, gave a speech in the National Assembly. The following day, a military parade was held in Cotonou in front of the President, complemented by a popular parade in Porto Novo. The images are accompanied by a comment.

Hubert Maga about the Community

Publication date 08/11/1959 From €100.00

Benin’s independence

On the occasion of the recent Franco-African colloquium in Paris, Max PETIT met with Robert LECOURT, Minister for Aid and Cooperation in the States of the Community, and Hubert MAGA, Prime Minister of Dahomey. The two men thus refer to the guidelines established during the colloquium for the autonomy of the Member States of the Community.

The independence of States in the Community

Publication date 05/03/1959 From €100.00

Benin’s independence

A few months after the creation of the Community by General de Gaulle, Pierre CORVAL took stock with some of the leaders of the Member States of the Community and Robert LECOURT, Minister of State for Cooperation with the States of the Community. Mr TSIRANANA pointed out that the Community as a whole represents 100 million people and thus constitutes a great power, a force for France. Mr. APITHY explained that the Community allows these Member States to gain autonomy, with the guarantee of aid from France.

Speech by Christophe Soglo, President of Dahomey during his visit to France

Publication date 21/11/1967 From €100.00

Benin’s independence

Speech by Christophe Soglo, President of Dahomey during his visit to France.

Speech by General de Gaulle during the visit of the President of Dahomey

Publication date 21/11/1967 From €100.00

Benin’s independence

Speech by General de Gaulle during the visit of the President of Dahomey, Christophe Soglo, to France.

Arrival of Dahomey President Christophe Soglo in Bry-sur-Marne

Publication date 21/11/1967 From €100.00

Benin’s independence

Visit of Dahomey President Christophe Soglo to France: arrival in Bry-sur-Marne with General de Gaulle.

The President of Dahomey on the Community

Publication date 05/03/1959 From €100.00

Benin’s independence

A few months after the creation of the Community by General de Gaulle, Pierre CORVAL took stock with some of the leaders of the Member States of the Community and Robert LECOURT, Minister of State for Cooperation with the States of the Community. Sourou Migan APITHY, Prime Minister of the Republic of Dahomey, spoke of France’s assistance to the member states. He considers France to be the "big sister" of the African states which expect from her technical and financial assistance.

Situation in Dahomey after the coup

Publication date 29/10/1972 From €100.00

Benin’s independence

Commander Mathieu KEREKOU, self-proclaimed President of Dahomey following the dismissal of the Presidential Council, explains the reasons that led to the coup.

Dahomey Ambassador to France on Hubert Maga’s visit

Publication date 24/10/1961 From €100.00

Benin’s independence

Dahomey’s ambassador to France, Mr. DERLIN ZINSOU is interviewed by Georges BORTOLI at the announcement of Hubert MAGA’s arrival in France. He explains that this visit bears witness to the friendship between the French-speaking states and France and recalls the privileged place of France that has enabled Dahomey to achieve independence without violence.

Coup d'Etat in Dahomey

Publication date 26/10/1972 From €100.00

Benin’s independence

A review of the political situation in Dahomey, which is undergoing a new coup d'état. The army has deposed the current head of state, Mr. AHOMA DEGBE and Commander Kérékou has announced the demise of the Presidential Council. Commentary on images of paratroopers from Ouidah then the three members of the Presidential Council during the last anniversary of independence.

François Mitterrand’s trip to Benin

Publication date 15/01/1983 From €100.00

Benin’s independence

Commentary on images of François Mitterrand’s official visit to Benin.

At the Elysée, President Zinsou of Dahomey

Publication date 20/09/1968 From €100.00

Benin’s independence

Visit of President Emile DERLIN ZINSOU President of Dahomey (baptized Benin in 1975)

President of the Republic of Dahomey in Paris

Publication date 01/11/1961 From €100.00

Benin’s independence

One year after independence, Paris welcomes the President of the Republic of Dahomey, Hubert Maga, for three days. Comment on images of President Maga received by General de Gaulle and his visit to Paris.

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