OUIDAH, Benin — As children dance with great speed and energy in colorful robes, guided by the drumbeats and chants from dance troupes, the gods and spirits that are evident all around the arena ...

COTONOU, Benin — Militants inflicted heavy losses on Benin's armed forces during an attack this week on a fortified military post in the north of the country, authorities said, raising further ...

Welcome to the ancient town of Ouidah, in southern Benin, a mecca of gods and spirits where the celebration of the annual Voodoo festival brings a mix of tourism and religion in a clash of cultures ...

For the second year in a row, the city of Ouidah in Benin is playing host to Vodun Days – a celebration of the region's long spiritual traditions. FRANCE 24's correspondent Lilaafa Amouzou ...

OUIDAH, Benin, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Modeste Zinsou, manager of Benin's Python Temple, gently drapes a live snake around a visitor's neck at the country's annual voodoo festival, as spectators learn ...

SINGAPORE: Singapore and South Korea launched a logo to be used in events celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The logo, unveiled on Monday (Jan 13 ...

Le groupe djihadiste « Groupe de soutien à l'islam et aux musulmans », GSIM, affilié à Al-Qaïda, a revendiqué vendredi dans un communiqué l'attaque ayant tué au moins 28 soldats béninois ...

The Kingdom of Benin was located in what is now known as southern Nigeria. The kingdom was led by the Oba, a powerful leader who was believed to be descended from the gods. The Obas used art and ...

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