I would gather with my late grandparents around the fireside, where their stories wove a tapestry of history and memory. This ...

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

The Benin Tradition Council has banned the wearing of chieftaincy traditional costumes specifically meant for the Oba of ...

DAKAR, Jan 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. plan to withdraw from the World Health Organization will squeeze Africa's health initiatives, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said on ...

But, with hundreds of thousands of L.A. residents forced to evacuate their homes, the next best thing is a face mask or respirator to help avoid inhaling dangerous smoke particles. As we saw with ...

He was instrumental in Ghana’s gold medal win at the African Games, scoring the decisive goal in the final against Uganda. Earlier at the 2024 WAFU B U-20 Championship in Togo, he earned the ...

In many African cultures, mask-wearing rituals serve as a cornerstone of traditional ceremonies, and they also provide an unexpected advantage: stronger forehead muscles. These masks, typically ...

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law a bill allowing land seizures by the state without compensation - a move that has put him at odds with some members of his government.

A wave of color and rhythm sweeps through the ancient town of Ouidah in southern Benin each year during its renowned Voodoo ...

ShareThe Benin Tradition Council on Friday warned against the use of chieftaincy tradi- tional costumes specifi- cally meant for the Oba of Benin, Oba’s wives, the royal family and ti- tled chiefs by ...

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Level 2 surgical masks will be required for patients, visitors, and staff during direct patient care. Staff will wear a Level 2 surgical mask (or N95 if appropriate), covering the nose and mouth ...