Azonnoudo and other farmers in the West African country have benefited from a recent uptick in demand for cotton, with the government seeking to launch a "Made in Benin" clothing industry.

Cultivated in over 100 countries, cotton is not only essential for global trade, but also for the livelihoods of millions, particularly in developing regions. However, the cotton-to-clothing value ...

This brass figure is believed to be Prince Oranmiyan. Edo legend says that no one in Benin had ever seen a horse before Oranmiyan arrived! In the 1100s the Ogisos lost control of their kingdom.

The eco-friendly innovative designs marked the highlight of the Nairobi Fashion Week 2025, with models showcasing the ...

Mignon's career took off in 2006 with Minédji, a hit song that remains beloved in Benin almost 20 years later. The West African country's ministry of culture remembered Mignon as "an emblematic ...

Sculptor Anna Korver, who divides her time between homes in Taranaki and Benin, West Africa, is heading to Whanganui for a ...

In Nigeria, a chilling wave of gender-based violence is sweeping through communities, with domestic abuse spiralling into ...

Climate investors are backing Modern Synthesis’ biomaterial technology to reduce emissions and plastic pollution from the ...

A delay to US tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada has done little to suggest Trump will change his course on trade levies ...

Over 1,200 exhibitors from 25 countries will take part in next week’s Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris at the Paris-Le- ...

MacroCycle Technologies is scaling up its pilot plant facilities to meet the demand for its upcycled PET and polyester resin.