Tag: Benign
The head of the Nigerien army in Benin to strengthen the fight against armed groups
The Chief of the General Staff of the Nigerien army ended a 48-hour visit to Benin on Saturday, November 12. He came to talk mainly about security issues with his…
Lula’s victory in Brazil, good news for Africa?
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won the Brazilian presidential election against incumbent Jair Bolsonaro. 12 years after leaving power, his election will allow the resumption of ties with Africa, at…
Beninese artist Sanda Amadou links art, sacredness and ecology
With him, no garish colors, no flashy characters, no spectacular scenes. Sanda Amadou builds in her paintings a surprising void in the middle of a particular “forest”. The 44-year-old Beninese…
Benin and Rwanda are about to sign an agreement to fight against terrorism
Target of several attacks by armed groups since 2021, Benin is very active in its response strategy. Patrice Talon tries to find allies who have expertise in the fight against…
Gèlèdès masks from Benin unite art and spirit
The largest international exhibition of traditional arts from Africa (also bringing together the largest galleries in the world concerning art from Asia, Oceania and the Americas) is being held until…
Stéphanie Ash and her Maison Ayaovi under the sign of authenticity
Maison Ayaovi by Stéphanie Ash is inspired by West Africa. It offers simple and modern cuts with natural fiber fabrics. The pieces are made in France and Benin in workshops…
In France, Patrice Talon praises the merits of liberalism and the strong way
The Beninese president, Patrice Talon, was Tuesday August 30 the guest of the Meeting of the entrepreneurs of France, the summer university of Medef, the French employers’ union. Himself a…
Benin: the timeless bomba – A habit, a story
New episode of our series dedicated to the clothes of the world. This time, direction Benin to discover the bomba. Sewn in the same piece of fabric, composed of a…
Voodoo cultures at the heart of the Biennale of Ouidah in Benin
The Biennale of Ouidah dedicated to Voodoo arts and cultures is an event at the crossroads of contemporary artistic creations and scientific research. Ritual ceremonies, documentary screenings, concerts and scientific…
London’s Horniman Museum to return 19th century looted works to Nigeria
The Horniman Museum in London announced it on Sunday August 7. He is preparing to return these brass plaques and other objects looted by British troops in 1897, in the…