West African nation formerly known as Dahomey (5)

I believe the answer is:

benin

(Other definitions for benin that I've seen before include "French-speaking West African country" , "Country W. of Nigeria" , "part of Africa" , "West Africa country, formerly a French colony" , "Republic in West Africa" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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