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WATCH: Benin celebrates cultural heritage at Mask Festival

Thousands gathered in the Beninese capital for the country’s annual Mask Festival, a traditional event that celebrates ancestral spirits and cultural identity.

04/08/2025

Benin

Islamic militants kill at least 54 soldiers in Benin, government says

Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimeen (JNIM), a Mali-based terrorist group with links to Al-Qaeda, claimed responsibility for the 17 April killings.

24/04/2025

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Watch: Voodoo Festival celebrated in Benin

Every year in Benin, west Africa locals celebrate a festival in tribute to the deities of Voodoo, the indigenous religion worshipping natural spirits and revering their ancestors.

11/01/2023

Destinations

Why the ‘Venice of Africa’ should be on your bucket list

People escaped to this village in the 18th century and learnt to live in unusual conditions.

30/04/2022

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Beninese pray to Voodoo's sea goddess of fertility and beauty

The Beninese pay tribute to the deities of Voodoo, a religion that worships gods and natural spirits along with respect to revered ancestors.

11/01/2022

Art

Elation on the streets of Benin as France returns stolen bronzes

Yesterday marked the return of some of the African kingdom's treasured bronze statues - after over a century of waiting.

11/11/2021

Benin

Dead body believed to be Benin guide found

A body allegedly belonging to Benin guide was found by authorities after two French tourists and their guide were reported missing on Wednesday.

03/05/2019

Benin

Benin election: 33 candidates compete to be president

There is plenty of choice in Benin’s election. Voters going to the polls on Sunday have had a record 33 candidates to choose from – all vying to

06/03/2016

World

The boys and girls who'd rather go to school

04/01/2013