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

Actor Djimon Hounsou wants to bridge the gap between African and Black Americans through his event series, Africa Reconnect.

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The Edo State Police Command has deployed more men to secure the venue of the Edo State governorship election petition tribunal venue in Benin City, the state capital, following escalating tensions ...

The West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCo) has announced a revised schedule for its planned offshore pipeline ...

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The West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCo) has announced a revised schedule for its planned offshore pipeline ...

The West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCo) has postponed its planned offshore pipeline cleaning and inspection ...

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Wang’s visits to Namibia, the Republic of Congo, Chad, and Nigeria set the tone for key African aspirations for relations with China in 2025.

The Sahel is grappling with unprecedented violence, as Al-Qaeda and Islamic State-linked jihadist groups intensify their attacks on civilians and m ...

The Sahel region of Africa, between the Sahara and the tropical savannahs ... According to Armed Conflict Location and Event Data (ACLED), in the first half of 2024, fatalities reported across Burkina ...