Freedom of Expression/History/Country sources/Benin

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What is the oldest written source in this country that mentions this right?

Benin

Article 2 of the 15 February 1959 Constitution of the Republic of Dahomey guaranteed freedom of expression, conditioned by respect for public order.

Benin’s 1990 Constitution protects group as well as individual freedom of expression in article 23. However, these expressions of belief must “take place with respect for the secularity of the state.”(Article 23).

References:

"Of the State and of Sovereignty," Republique du Dahomey, Constitution du 15 fevrier 1959 (1959): 57-57: https://heinonline-org.proxygw.wrlc.org/HOL/Page?handle=hein.cow/zzbj0032&id=3&collection=cow&index=#

“Benin 1990 Constitution.” Constitute. Accessed September 14, 2022. https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Benin_1990?lang=en.