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

A traditional mask festival in Porto Novo, Benin, showcases the country’s unique face masks and full-body costumes, that are ...

U.S. singer Ciara is one of the first public figures to become a citizen of Benin under a recent law by the small West African country.

Video. Thousands gathered in the Beninese capital for the country’s annual Mask Festival, a traditional event that celebrates ...

Cassandra Lewis awaits approval from West African nation while reflecting on her great-great-grandfather Cudjo Lewis's ...

Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee will be bridging gaps after being named Benin’s official ambassadors to African Americans in ...

Nigeria and Benin have agreed on a joint trade framework to eliminate bottlenecks and enhance economic opportunities across both nations.

Thousands of spectators gathered in Benin on Sunday for the country’s annual Mask Festival, a vibrant cultural event ...

Nigeria and the Republic of Benin have commenced the implementation of a new economic cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening bilateral ...

From New Jersey to West Africa — Lauryn Hill just took a powerful journey back to her roots.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Sunday extended her congratulations to Benin's president, Patrice Talon, for the country's 65th year of independence.

People dressed in costumes perform during the mask festival in Porto-Novo, Benin, Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. August fuel price: ...