Stars and Stripes22h
Militants inflict heavy losses on Benin’s armed forces in an attack in the north
COTONOU, Benin — Militants inflicted heavy losses on Benin’s armed forces during an attack this week on a fortified military ...
Newsday28d
Benin grants citizenship to slave descendants as it faces its own role in the trade
“A lot of the people reminded me of my grandparents ... In this Jan. 29, 2019 file photo, the flags of the nations of Benin and Togo, the west African homes of the survivors of the slave ...
La Croix1d
Benin holidays for Indigenous religions celebrate tradition, spark debate on faith
Benin’s new law adds two holidays for traditional religions. Celebrated January 9-10, some see it as recognition of ...
Benin Aims for $750 Million in Dollar Bond Sale to Fund Budget
Benin is looking to raise $750 million through its sale of dollar bonds, according to people familiar with the deal, matching ...
Africanews English on MSN5d
Kémi Séba announces candidacy for Benin's 2026 presidential election
Séba hopes to secure the backing of the opposition party Les Démocrates, led by former president Boni Yayi, which has the ...
Afro27d
Benin grants citizenship to slave descendants as it faces its own role in the trade
Earlier this month, Ghana naturalized 524 African Americans after ... an official religion in Benin, practiced by at least a million people in the country. It originated in the kingdom of Dahomey ...
The Independent28d
As Benin grants citizenship to slave descendants, it reckons with its own history in the trade
“A lot of the people reminded me of my grandparents ... a stance not shared by many other African nations that participated. In the 1990s, Benin hosted an international conference, sponsored ...
Seattle Times28d
Benin grants citizenship to slave descendants as it faces its own role in the trade
“A lot of the people reminded me of my grandparents ... a stance not shared by many other African nations that participated. In the 1990s, Benin hosted an international conference, sponsored ...
Philadelphia Tribune26d
Benin grants citizenship to slave descendants as it faces its own role in the trade
DAKAR, Senegal — When Nadege Anelka first came to the West African country of Benin from her home island ... "A lot of the people reminded me of my grandparents, the way they wore their ...