Socialist Revolution Party of Benin explained

Socialist Revolutionary Party of Benin
Native Name:Parti de la Révolution Socialiste du Bénin
Colorcode:Red
Foundation:28 July 1959
Ideology:Communism
Marxism-Leninism
Headquarters:Cotonou
Position:Far-left
Country2:Benin
Country:Togo
Founder:Max Mensah Aithson (Togo)
Théophile Béhanzin (Dahomey)
Split:Juvento

Socialist Revolution Party of Benin (French: Parti de la Révolution Socialiste du Bénin) was a Marxist-Leninist political party operating in Togo and Dahomey. It was founded in Cotonou on July 28, 1959.[1] [2] [3] The party united Juvento dissidents from Togo and Dahomeyan trade unionists.[1] The founding declaration of the party was signed by Max Mensah Aithson (Togo) and Théophile Béhanzin (Dahomey).[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: L'Afrique et l'Asie. 45-48. 1959. 66.
  2. Book: Le Contrat social. 6. 1962. Institut d'histoire sociale.. 19.
  3. The Impact of Communism on West Africa. 2610375. Kolarz. Walter. International Affairs. 1962. 38. 2. 156–169. 10.2307/2610375 .