2024 in Benin

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References

  1. ↑ "Seven Benin soldiers killed by gunmen in national park attack, army source says". France 24. 5 June 2024. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
  2. ↑ "Benin Public Holidays 2024". Public Holidays Global. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  3. ↑ DIANOU, Claudia (2024-02-02). "Bénin: décès du professeur Paulin Hountondji". Benin Web TV (in French). Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  4. ↑ ADANLE, Angèle M. (2024-07-03). "Bénin: décès du diplomate Saturnin Soglo, frère de l'ex président Nicéphore Soglo". Benin Web TV (in French). Retrieved 2024-07-03.
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