October 2009 – Benin TOPS

By Africa Center for Strategic Studies
Updated: 12/01/2009

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In his opening remarks, Colonel Soulé Dankoro, Benin Chapter President, provides an overview of the chapter’s new mission and vision

In his opening remarks, Colonel Soulé Dankoro, Benin Chapter President, provides an overview of the chapter’s new mission and vision

Newly-arrived U.S. Ambassador James Knight makes one of his first official appearances at the Benin TOPS.

Newly-arrived U.S. Ambassador James Knight makes one of his first official appearances at the Benin TOPS.

Military and civilian TOPS participants listen to Dr. Mathurin Houngnikpo’s presentation about different elements involved in the democratic process.

Military and civilian TOPS participants listen to Dr. Mathurin Houngnikpo’s presentation about different elements involved in the democratic process.

Ambassador Knight listens to Colonel Etienne Adossou’s presentation. On the dais are Ambassador Robert Zantan and Maître Sadikou Ayo Alao.

Ambassador Knight listens to Colonel Etienne Adossou’s presentation. On the dais are Ambassador Robert Zantan and Maître Sadikou Ayo Alao.

TOPS participants listen and take notes of the presentations.

TOPS participants listen and take notes of the presentations.

Maître Sadikou Ayo Alao poses a question.

Maître Sadikou Ayo Alao poses a question.

Benin Community members and other participants continue their discussions over lunch.

Benin Community members and other participants continue their discussions over lunch.

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