http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:26:05 +0200 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:26:05 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/02/germany-to-create-restitution-council-to-return-colonia-era-acquired-cultural-artefacts http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/02/germany-to-create-restitution-council-to-return-colonia-era-acquired-cultural-artefacts Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:25:47 +0200 Germany is setting up a council to oversee the return of cultural property and human remains taken from former colonies. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/13/valentines-day-can-benins-venice-still-compete-with-dating-apps http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/13/valentines-day-can-benins-venice-still-compete-with-dating-apps Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:45:18 +0100 In Benin, the lakeside village of Ganvié is seeing a quiet shift: its once discreet meeting spots are fading as young couples swap secret night encounters for smartphones and social media. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/07/benin-interior-minister-says-military-coup-attempt-foiled-by-loyalist-troops http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/07/benin-interior-minister-says-military-coup-attempt-foiled-by-loyalist-troops Sun, 07 Dec 2025 17:53:06 +0100 Benin’s interior minister said a coup plot, announced by a group of soldiers on state-run television earlier on Sunday, has been foiled. Benin is the latest in a string of coups plotted across west Africa over the past few weeks. http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/02/captain-of-oil-tanker-linked-to-russias-shadow-fleet-to-go-on-trial-in-france http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/02/captain-of-oil-tanker-linked-to-russias-shadow-fleet-to-go-on-trial-in-france Thu, 02 Oct 2025 18:26:33 +0200 The ship, which was boarded by the French navy over the weekend, remains off the country's Atlantic coast. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/08/04/in-pictures-sacred-masks-and-dancing-fill-benins-capital http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/08/04/in-pictures-sacred-masks-and-dancing-fill-benins-capital Mon, 04 Aug 2025 17:43:53 +0200 The mask festival in Benin's capital, Porto-Novo, blends sacred rituals and vivid performances to spotlight Vodun traditions and promotes the capital as a cultural hub. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/08/04/watch-benin-celebrates-cultural-heritage-at-mask-festival http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/08/04/watch-benin-celebrates-cultural-heritage-at-mask-festival Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:49:17 +0200 Thousands gathered in the Beninese capital for the country’s annual Mask Festival, a traditional event that celebrates ancestral spirits and cultural identity. http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/24/islamic-militants-kill-at-least-54-soldiers-in-northern-benin-government-says http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/24/islamic-militants-kill-at-least-54-soldiers-in-northern-benin-government-says Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:54:33 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/02/20/netherlands-to-return-over-100-benin-bronzes-to-nigeria http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/02/20/netherlands-to-return-over-100-benin-bronzes-to-nigeria Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:12:23 +0100 The Netherlands will return 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria which the country took during colonial times. http://www.euronews.com/2024/06/24/a-lifeline-lost-nigers-hopes-of-escaping-poverty-through-china-backed-oil-pipeline-are-fad http://www.euronews.com/2024/06/24/a-lifeline-lost-nigers-hopes-of-escaping-poverty-through-china-backed-oil-pipeline-are-fad Mon, 24 Jun 2024 22:19:31 +0200 Diplomatic tensions with neighbouring Benin and a rebel group that wants to restore democracy in the West African country have brought the pipeline to a standstill. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2022/10/29/film-review-the-woman-king-if-you-only-see-one-movie-this-year-make-it-this http://www.euronews.com/culture/2022/10/29/film-review-the-woman-king-if-you-only-see-one-movie-this-year-make-it-this Sat, 29 Oct 2022 08:30:35 +0200 As Black History Month draws to a close in the UK, culture critic Tina Charisma argues why everyone should take time out to watch Hollywood's historical portrayal of bold Black women on the big screen. http://www.euronews.com/2022/07/28/macron-calls-russia-a-colonial-power-during-visit-to-ex-french-colony http://www.euronews.com/2022/07/28/macron-calls-russia-a-colonial-power-during-visit-to-ex-french-colony Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:29:16 +0200 France's president accused Russia of being "one of the last colonial imperial powers" during a visit to Benin, a former French colony. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2022/07/15/should-european-museums-return-african-heritage-items http://www.euronews.com/culture/2022/07/15/should-european-museums-return-african-heritage-items Fri, 15 Jul 2022 14:12:35 +0200 As conversations about decolonisation increase, more museums are considering returning their looted African heritage, but is this the right approach? http://www.euronews.com/video/2022/01/11/beninese-pray-to-voodoo-s-sea-goddess-of-fertility-and-beauty http://www.euronews.com/video/2022/01/11/beninese-pray-to-voodoo-s-sea-goddess-of-fertility-and-beauty Tue, 11 Jan 2022 21:30:04 +0100 The Beninese pay tribute to the deities of Voodoo, a religion that worships gods and natural spirits along with respect to revered ancestors. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2021/10/28/righting-a-wrong-cambridge-university-college-returns-looted-cockerel-to-nigeria http://www.euronews.com/culture/2021/10/28/righting-a-wrong-cambridge-university-college-returns-looted-cockerel-to-nigeria Thu, 28 Oct 2021 20:39:06 +0200 The cockerel used to be displayed in Jesus College's dining hall, but it was removed in 2016 following the rise of the 'Black Lives Matter' movement. http://www.euronews.com/2021/10/28/france-to-return-looted-treasures-to-benin http://www.euronews.com/2021/10/28/france-to-return-looted-treasures-to-benin Thu, 28 Oct 2021 00:20:22 +0200 The "Abomey Treasures," were stolen by the French army in 1892. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2021/10/25/129-year-journey-nears-end-as-france-returns-benin-treasures http://www.euronews.com/culture/2021/10/25/129-year-journey-nears-end-as-france-returns-benin-treasures Mon, 25 Oct 2021 22:36:44 +0200 France is displaying 26 looted colonial-era artefacts for one last time before returning them to Benin. http://www.euronews.com/2021/09/11/women-champions-of-development-in-the-sahel-inspire-africa http://www.euronews.com/2021/09/11/women-champions-of-development-in-the-sahel-inspire-africa Sat, 11 Sep 2021 13:00:54 +0200 "Investing in women and girls is one of the most effective ways to increase equality and promote sustainable and inclusive economic growth.. "- SWEDD #StrongerTogether2021 #womenempowerment http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2021/04/30/germany-to-return-benin-bronzes-looted-during-colonial-era http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2021/04/30/germany-to-return-benin-bronzes-looted-during-colonial-era Fri, 30 Apr 2021 19:51:24 +0200 Germany’s minister for culture, Monika Gruetters, said the Benin Bronzes were a key test for the way the country deals with its colonial past. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2020/12/18/french-mps-approve-return-of-looted-historical-artefacts-to-benin-and-senegal http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2020/12/18/french-mps-approve-return-of-looted-historical-artefacts-to-benin-and-senegal Fri, 18 Dec 2020 09:06:58 +0100 Benin is to receive 26 artefacts plundered from the Palace of Behanzin in 1892, including a throne, while a sword and its sheath will be restituted to Senegal. http://www.euronews.com/2019/11/04/pirates-kidnap-nine-crew-on-norwegian-ship-off-benin http://www.euronews.com/2019/11/04/pirates-kidnap-nine-crew-on-norwegian-ship-off-benin Mon, 04 Nov 2019 09:33:11 +0100 A total of 13 people have been kidnapped in two separate piracy incidents involving European-flagged ships off the coast of West Africa in the last few days. http://www.euronews.com/2019/05/10/two-french-soldiers-killed-during-rescue-of-four-hostages-in-burkina-faso http://www.euronews.com/2019/05/10/two-french-soldiers-killed-during-rescue-of-four-hostages-in-burkina-faso Fri, 10 May 2019 21:22:11 +0200 Two French soldiers have been killed during a rescue operation by special forces of four people being held hostage by an armed group in Burkina Faso http://www.euronews.com/2019/05/04/two-french-tourists-and-park-guide-missing-in-northern-benin http://www.euronews.com/2019/05/04/two-french-tourists-and-park-guide-missing-in-northern-benin Sat, 04 May 2019 00:44:27 +0200 A body allegedly belonging to Benin guide was found by authorities after two French tourists and their guide were reported missing on Wednesday. http://www.euronews.com/2016/03/06/benin-election-33-candidates-compete-to-be-president http://www.euronews.com/2016/03/06/benin-election-33-candidates-compete-to-be-president Sun, 06 Mar 2016 15:05:04 +0100 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 http://www.euronews.com/2013/01/04/the-boys-and-girls-who-d-rather-go-to-school http://www.euronews.com/2013/01/04/the-boys-and-girls-who-d-rather-go-to-school Fri, 04 Jan 2013 17:09:42 +0100 The boys and girls who'd rather go to school