COTONOU, 2 September 2008 (IRIN) - Rising sea levels have destroyed
hundreds of homes, hotels, roads and harvests, and threaten to engulf
large areas of Cotonou, Benin's capital.
A government-commissioned study about a year ago recommended urgent
action to hold back the rising tides, and save the city's ports,
airport, and coastal communities, but political infighting has blocked
funding.
