These are the earliest known sculptures on the continent, next to those of Ancient Egypt ... astounded by what he described as the 'great city of Benin'. Over a hundred years later, a Dutch ...

Its art and religion influenced the culture of Benin ... ancient traditions. They hold special ceremonies called durbars. This photograph shows an Asante chief at a durbar. Most West African ...

Innovation and a strong reform drive have strengthened Benin’s resilience to regional and global challenges and supported ...

In the ancient town of Ouidah ... drawing attendees from across Africa and beyond. Visitors flock to Ouidah, nestled on Benin’s Atlantic coast, to witness one of the world’s oldest religions ...

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 ...

This year marks the 125th anniversary of the British Punitive Expedition, which saw thousands of sculptures and cultural artefacts stolen during the destruction of Benin City (in present-day Nigeria).

Welcome to the ancient town of Ouidah, in southern Benin, a mecca of gods and spirits ... The small West African nation held the annual festival last weekend, with Voodoo day marking the ...

OUIDAH, Benin (AP ... in a clash of cultures and the ability for ancient traditional beliefs to adapt to modern life. The small West African nation held the annual festival last weekend ...