Benin–Russia relations Benin–Russia relations Benin–Russia relations () is the relationship between the two countries, Benin and Russia. The Soviet Union recognised the Republic of Dahomey as an independent and sovereign state on 18 August 1960, and diplomatic relations between the two states were established on 4 June 1962. From 24 July 1962, diplomatic relations between the two countries were conducted via the Soviet Embassy in Togo, until 1 February 1966, when the first Soviet Ambassador to Benin, Alexander Nikitich Abramov, was appointed. Relations between the two countries were initially minimal, however, Soviet interactions with the country intensified after Mathieu Kérékou came to
Race in Ghana Race in Ghana Race in Ghana is marked by an underlying racial hierarchy valuing whiteness over blackness. This may be seen through certain social phenomena from within Ghana and other postcolonial regions in the world. The process of racialization has been reinforced by the postcolonial policies and ongoing Western influence, both culturally and economically. The racial political structure of Ghana is based on the conception that Ghana as a country is free of racism due to their status as being the first African colony to gain full independence on March 6, 1957. As such, the country is seen as the