Tag: Benin
Two localities in northern Benin institute a curfew because of the presence of armed groups
The municipalities of Cobly and Matéri, two municipalities in northwestern Benin, bordering Togo and Burkina Faso, have issued orders to prohibit the circulation until further notice of two- and three-wheel…
Germany officially returns Benin Kingdom bronzes to Nigeria
The German Foreign Minister, visiting Nigeria since Sunday, returned this Tuesday, December 20, 22 bronzes looted in the former kingdom of Benin. These artifacts are among some 1,130 items that…
Benin Special Week – Episode 2 – La Libre Antenne #Conscious Generation
The free antenna of the leading listeners of the Conscious Generation in Benin and in the diaspora. The free antenna is also an opportunity to give the floor to Beninese…
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…
#SessionLive Star Feminine Band of Benin and Grupo Compay Segundo
For the release of the 2nd album “In Paris”, the 7 Beninese musicians (12 to 19 years old) of the Star Femnine Band play 2 titles in the #SessionLive, then…
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…
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…
[En intégral] Nathalie Hounvo Yekpe (Benin): “Race to the wedding”
It is the story of three sisters with linked destinies but only one of them succeeded. Madila is married to a rich man. Her children go to French school. Everything…