On January 15, 2025, the Red Star Square in Cotonou became the focal point of a peaceful demonstration organized by three ...

Welcome to the ancient town of Ouidah, in southern Benin, a mecca of gods and spirits where the celebration of the annual ...

A Deputy Superintendent of Nigeria Customs Service, T. A. Ashafa has been killed in a road accident, while other unspecified ...

Modeste Zinsou, manager of Benin's Python Temple, gently drapes a live snake around a visitor's neck at the country's annual ...

The trial of two former allies of Benin's president, who are accused of plotting against the state, began on Tuesday before being adjourned when the defence lawyers stormed out.

Catholic bishops in Benin extended their condolences to the families of at least 28 soldiers who were killed by terrorists on ...

Two-time Oscar-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou talks about his philanthropic work, and how ‘systemic racism’ means he’s still ...

In a statement issued Jan. 10, Benin’s Catholic bishops said that diversity in opinions should be a “source of strength” for ...

The Vodun religion, also spelled “Vodou,” originated in the Kingdom of Dahomey, present-day Benin, Nigeria, Togo and Ghana.

The government aims to cut back on cash use and promote digital payments to improve tax collection. However, in a country where cultural habits, limited infrastructure, and high electronic transaction ...

Host nation Morocco have been drawn alongside Mali, Zambia and Comoros in the group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations ...

Clad in white and pink, Deborah Bossou, 25, blends vibrant song with dance as she immerses herself with fellow practitioners ...