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Breaking news BENIN Issue dated 23/06/2015

How France had the final say in the appointment of Zinsou as prime minister

The appointment of Lionel Zinsou as head of the Beninese government, which came into effect on June 19, was decided [...] (267 words)

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Zinsou deploys family and friends in presidential campaign

Zinsou divides Benin’s political class

Zinzou treads crowded path to presidential palace

AfricaFrance foundation looks for VP

Lionel Zinsou strong on economy but politically adrift

Boni Yayi cultivates friendship with Hollande Free

Fernand Marcel Ahoussou enters presidential race

Politicians with French connections

Lionel Zinsou keeps one foot in France

Hollande takes home Boni Yayi's pineapples

Which lucky bosses got a ride in Hollande's plane

Lionel Zinsou proceeds with caution

Hollande's competing themes in Africa

Talon's political ambitions raised with Hollande

Paris snubs Houngbedji

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