Mass media in Benin was formerly controlled by the government but there has been a loosening of control since the introduction of democracy to the country in the 1990s.
See also
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Agence Bénin Presse
Agence Bénin Presse (ABP) is the official press agency of the government of Benin
Benin ( , ; french: Bénin , ff, Benen), officially the Republic of Benin (french: République du Bénin), and formerly Dahomey, is a country in West Afric ...
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Communications in Benin Telephones - main lines in use:
110,300 (2007)
''country comparison to the world:'' 137
Telephones - mobile cellular:
1,895 million (2007)
''country comparison to the world:'' 114
Telephone system:
''general assessment:''
inadequate; fixed-line ne ...
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Censorship in Benin
The human-rights situation in Benin is considered to be generally above average for sub-Saharan Africa.
A 2012 U.S. report commended Benin "for continuing the transition to democracy" and applauded "the legislative work of recent years to pass an ...
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List of newspapers in Benin
This is an incomplete list of newspapers published in colonial Dahomey and modern Benin, ordered by date of establishment (where known).
Colonial era
*''L'Echo du Dahomey'' - established 1905
*'' Recadaire de Behanzin'' - established 1915
*'' L ...
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List of radio stations in Africa
Radio stations in African countries can be categorized into three main areas: public, commercial, and community. The management of these radio stations is subject to each region's preferred methods.
Algeria
Entreprise nationale de Radiodiffusi ...
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References
Bibliography
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Benin
Benin ( , ; french: Bénin , ff, Benen), officially the Republic of Benin (french: République du Bénin), and formerly Dahomey, is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east, Burkina Faso to the north ...
Benin
Benin ( , ; french: Bénin , ff, Benen), officially the Republic of Benin (french: République du Bénin), and formerly Dahomey, is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east, Burkina Faso to the north ...
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