Benin Was a Stable Democracy. Then a New President Took Office. The West African country of Benin has prided itself on its robust democracy. But the increasingly autocratic grip of its president is threatening that. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Canada Revokes Honorary Citizenship of Aung San Suu KyiTheresa May Calls for Unity Over Brexit, With Jokes and a Dance RoutineWhere Indonesia Quake Turned Ground to Jelly, People and Homes Are Unaccounted ForFor Canada and U.S., ‘That Relationship Is Gone’ After Bitter Nafta TalksFrench Interior Minister Quits, a Fresh Blow to MacronBottle of Whisky Sells for a Record $1.1 Million