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

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

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

Having flung open the doors of the Marina presidential palace in Cotonou since 19 February to allow the country's traditional rulers and the Beninese people to admire 26 royal treasures returned by ...

Through his commercial photography, he preserved the everyday lives of Benin City’s people – their smiles, gatherings, celebrations, and history. Alonge’s camera documented a society in ...

President Adesina and Chief Financial Officer N’Sele honored among Africa’s 100 most influential as bank’s capital soars to $318 billion ...

Many African stars have achieved international and club success, making a significant impact on the global football stage. Modern African players like Mohamed Salah and Samuel Eto'o have left a ...

Analysts have warned the group is looking to expand to safer coastal West African states like Benin and Togo, as a hub to rest, recuperate, get financing and gather weapons.

Benin is looking to raise $750 million through its sale of dollar bonds, according to people familiar with the deal, matching the amount it raised last year as it becomes the first African ...

In this week's Across Africa, voodoo believers in Benin marry traditional faith with ... bishop pleads for Trump to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ+ people and migrants ‘State of emergency’ declared ...

Benin is home to about 12 million people, with a predominant population in the southern regions. The population is ethnically diverse. It is made up of approximately 60 peoples. The overwhelming ...