Junta-led Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso will officially quit the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on ...

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

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

Benin's Ouidah has celebrated its annual Voodoo Festival which has made the town a mecca for Voodoo worshippers as well as a ...

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

Citigroup, J.P. Morgan, and Societe Generale—to help arrange meetings with investors. These meetings will start on January 8 and will be held online and in London. The bond will have a 16-year ...

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

Benin’s military says that militants inflicted heavy losses on the country’s armed forces during an attack this week on a fortified military post in the north ...

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

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.

As children dance with great speed and energy in colorful robes, guided by the drumbeats and chants from dance troupes, the gods and spirits that are evident all around the arena are beckoned upon by ...