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

Civic rights groups say at least seven people have been killed during a crackdown on protesters who are calling for Togo's leader, Faure Gnassingbé, to step down and release political prisoners ...

Minister of Foreign Affairs Robert Dussey said 15 attacks in northern Togo had been perpetrated so far this year by Jama'a ...

Benin hopes that its latest moves will promote cultural tourism. The country’s coastline is part of what was once known as ...

Togolese voters have voted in municipal elections, seen as a test for the country's leader Faure Gnassingbé, who has faced ...

Former Arsenal and Manchester City striker Emanuel Adebayor has retired from football, bringing to an end his 22-year career in the game.