Cosme Hounsa
Cosme Hounsa is a journalist with La Boussole in Benin. Imprisoned as of July 15, 2025; charges: Defamation.
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Cosme Hounsa is a journalist with La Boussole in Benin. Imprisoned as of July 15, 2025; charges: Defamation.
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