People parade during celebrations marking the 62nd anniversary of Benin's independence in Cotonou, Benin, on Aug. 1, 2022. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)
Beninese soldiers parade during celebrations marking the 62nd anniversary of Benin's independence in Cotonou, Benin, on Aug. 1, 2022. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)
Beninese women take part in celebrations marking the 62nd anniversary of Benin's independence in Cotonou, Benin, on Aug. 1, 2022. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)
Beninese President Patrice Talon (C-R) reviews the armed forces during celebrations marking the 62nd anniversary of Benin's independence in Cotonou, Benin, on Aug. 1, 2022. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)
Beninese soldiers parade during celebrations marking the 62nd anniversary of Benin's independence in Cotonou, Benin, on Aug. 1, 2022. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)
People parade during celebrations marking the 62nd anniversary of Benin's independence in Cotonou, Benin, on Aug. 1, 2022. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)