The Beninese Armed Forces has introduced new equipment into its inventory, including Cayman and MCAV-20 armoured personnel ...

PORTO NOVO, Benin -- A traditional mask festival in Porto Novo, Benin, showcases the country’s unique face masks and ...

Benin's citizenship law carries significance in part because of the role it played in the transatlantic slave trade.

As the vibrant rhythms of traditional drums fill the air, Oscar Ue-bi's eyes gleam behind his intricately carved Zaouli mask.

Filipino singer-songwriter Clara Benin is set to release her sophomore album, "befriending my tears (and then some)," on ...

Yvon Detchenou, Benin’s Minister of Justice and Legislation, right, presents citizenship documents to singer Ciara at a ceremony in Cotonou, Benin, Saturday July 26, 2025.

Here's what to know about Benin's efforts to welcome descendants of enslaved people : In September, Benin passed a law granting citizenship to those who can trace their lineage to the slave trade.