Welcome to the ancient town of Ouidah, in southern Benin, a mecca of gods and spirits where the celebration of the annual ...

The banks and delta of the Mono River in Benin are home to mangrove swamps which harbour fish and rare wild birds -- and some ...

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

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

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 ...

OUIDAH, Benin — 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 ...

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

This week on Business Africa, we cover the resurgence of oil production in South Sudan, the strengthening of economic ties ...

Officials are now hoping to explore its full tourism potential and showcase Benin’s rich culture and tradition. “This is a way to show people the pomp, the beauty, and the value of Voodoo and ...

We call on the people of Benin to mobilize and demand an end to this harmful intervention.” Another mass demonstration is planned for January 25, 2025, at the Labor Exchange in Cotonou to ...