On January 15, 2025, the Red Star Square in Cotonou became the focal point of a peaceful demonstration organized by three ...

The trial of two former allies of Benin's president, who are accused of plotting against the state, began on Tuesday before being adjourned when the defence lawyers stormed out.

The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has strongly condemned the recent terror attacks in Northern Benin, ...

Benin is looking to raise $750 million through its sale of dollar bonds, according to people familiar with the deal, matching ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] COTONOU, Benin (AP) — Militants ...

Modeste Zinsou, manager of Benin's Python Temple, gently drapes a live snake around a visitor's neck at the country's annual ...

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

Benin’s new law adds two holidays for traditional religions. Celebrated January 9-10, some see it as recognition of ...

Benin's Ouidah has celebrated its annual Voodoo Festival which has made the town a mecca for Voodoo worshippers as well as a tourist attraction.

Local meter producers in Nigeria are eyeing the regional electricity market in Ghana, Benin, Niger, Chad, Cameroon and other ...

Benin forces suffer heavy losses in a border attack. Are political tensions rising in Sao Tome? And holding the South African authorities to account for chronic water shortages.

Clad in white and pink, Deborah Bossou, 25, blends vibrant song with dance as she immerses herself with fellow practitioners in Vodun, traditional voodoo celebrations in Benin. This weekend brought ...