Historical Events tagged with "cotonou"
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UTA Flight 141 crashes in Benin
UTA Flight 141, a Boeing 727-223, crashed at Cotonou Airport in Benin, resulting in the deaths of 141 individuals onboard. The flight was operated by the French airline UTA and was originally en route from Abidjan, Ivory Coast, to Paris, France. Poor weather conditions, including heavy rain and fog, contributed to the incident, leading to a loss of control during the landing process. The crash is one of the deadliest aviation disasters in West Africa.
Continue ReadingFirst Congress of the African Regroupment Party
The African Regroupment Party held its inaugural congress in Cotonou, Benin, focusing on discussions about pan-Africanism and the need for unity among African nations. Delegates from various countries convened to address the political landscape post-colonization and advocate for independence and socio-economic development across the continent, reflecting the growing wave of nationalism in Africa during the late 1950s.
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