‘Dahomey’ review: African art returns home, colonialism stings
A long-silent voice from a distant past — eerie and reverberating — awakens in the climate-controlled, antiseptic chambers of a Paris museum. The forum through…
Why medical support for safe abortion is growing in a post-Roe world | Women’s Rights
In June 2022, the United States Supreme Court overturned its own decision from 1973 in the landmark Roe v Wade case, which until then protected…
Can the US find new partners in West Africa after Niger exit? | Conflict News
Following 11 years of defence cooperation and millions of dollars spent on maintaining military bases, the United States officially pulled its troops out of Niger…
From Nigeria To Nightmare: Heartbreaking Stories Of Trafficking Victims Behind Bars In Benin Republic
In the bleak cells of Porto-Novo prison in Benin Republic, Fadogba James’ mind wandered back to his life in Nigeria, his late wife, and his…
Dahomey doc on Europe’s looted African art wins Berlin film festival | Arts and Culture News
Dahomey, a documentary by Franco-Senegalese director Mati Diop probing the thorny issues surrounding Europe’s return of looted antiquities to Africa, has won the Berlin International…
Is the Kenyan government doing enough to act against femicide? | TV Shows
With women killed at alarming rates in Kenya, is the government doing enough to end gender-based violence? On January 27, thousands of protesters took to…
The Davos ‘do-gooders’ – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. We’ve given you the “dirty dozen” of Davos; it’s only fair also to highlight…
Dozens killed in Benin after fuel depot explodes into flames | News
At least 35 people, including a child, killed after a blaze engulfs an illegal fuel depot along Benin’s border with Nigeria, officials and residents say.…
Media Coalition Demands Release Of Nigerian Journalist Detained In Benin Republic
The Coalition of Whistleblowers Protection and Press Freedom (CWPPF) has demanded the immediate release of Damilola Ayeni, a Nigerian journalist currently detained at the Parakou…
British Museum director resigns, admits to failings in theft investigation | Crime News
The director of the British Museum said he would resign after admitting to failings in his investigation of the theft of items from the museum’s…
Benin says Niger oil pipeline not impacted by regional sanctions over coup | Military News
On Sunday, the regional bloc had imposed severe sanctions on Niger after last week’s overthrow of President Bazoum. Authorities in Benin said on Thursday that…
Stampede during Benin-Senegal football match kills two | News
The incident happened during a weekend qualifier game between Benin and Senegal for the Africa Cup of Nations in January 2024. At least two people…
Pro-government parties win parliament majority in Benin polls | News
Parties supporting President Talon, the Republican Bloc and the Progressive Union for Renewal, together won 81 out of 109 seats. Benin’s pro-government parties have won…
In the small West African nation of Benin the government is calling on voodoo to attract tourism
On Benin's national voodoo holiday, performers dressed as guardians of the night swirled in costumes resembling technicolour haystacks, delighting worshippers and tourists alike.Over a thousand…
New Chinese foreign minister heads to Africa for first trip | News
The new foreign minister’s visit follows in the footsteps of his predecessors over the last three decades. China’s new foreign minister Qin Gang is starting…
Benin holds parliamentary vote, the opposition is allowed to run | Elections News
The vote is seen as a test of democracy as opposition candidates are authorised to stand in the polls after a four-year absence. Voters in…
Germany hands over 20 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria in major art restitution
German officials have handed over 20 artifacts known as Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, marking a major restitution of art that could lead to further restitution…
The good, bad, and the ugly: West Africa’s big issues in 2022 | Business and Economy News
Lagos, Nigeria – This year has been a generally turbulent one for West Africa – with a few bright spots. Just as the region was…