West Africa has been home to some great kingdoms ... Its art and religion influenced the culture of Benin, which began in the 900s and reached the height of its power between the 1400s and the ...

The lake village of Ganvié, the largest lakeside village in Africa, can be found on a shallow stretch of water on the outskirts of the Beninois capital, Cotonou. It's home to a population of ...

The country then underwent a transition to civilian democratic rule which effectively commenced when Benin ratified the African Charter ... official documents, and locations they may judge useful ...

CHECK OUT: No Location Limits ... at the Beninese think tank Civic Academy for Africa's Future. Under sanctions imposed on Niger, Benin closed the border but has since reopened it.

OUIDAH, Benin (AP) — As children dance with great ... ancient traditional beliefs to adapt to modern life. The small West African nation held the annual festival last weekend, with Voodoo ...

The growing wave of protests in Benin reflects a broader movement across Africa, as nations increasingly reject foreign military involvement. For Beninese citizens, the path to peace and security ...