Welcome to the ancient town of Ouidah, in southern Benin, a mecca of gods and spirits where the celebration of the annual Voodoo festival brings a mix of tourism and religion in a clash of ...

Further reading: Not everyone in Benin supports national Voodoo Festival While the event, organized by the state, included the participation of many political leaders, including the president and ...

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 United Nations has organized four world conferences on women. These took place in Mexico City in 1975, Copenhagen in 1980, Nairobi in 1985 and Beijing in 1995. The last was followed by a series of ...

Feb. 5, 2025 — New research shows that women who hit menopause later in life have healthier blood vessels and mitochondria and a different composition of metabolites in their blood than those ...

On 8 March 2025, join us to celebrate International Women’s Day under the theme, “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” This year’s theme calls for action that can ...

Violence against women and girls is the most pervasive human rights violation worldwide. Nearly 30 years since the adoption of the Beijing Platform for Action, and despite concerted efforts by UN ...

Thinking of unwinding with the girls? Then you absolutely must check out some of these ladies’ night spots in Doha. Whether you’re craving free-flow drinks or unbeatable deals on mixed drinks, 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 ...

Update: It’s been over two years since Zion Williamson dropped his “Voodoo” Air Jordan 1 Low OGs. The special colorway inspired the creation of a blue-colored “Voodoo Alternate” sample ...

Brittany Lincicome Pre-Tournament Press Conference | 2025 Founders Cup presented U.S. Virgin IslandsFebruary 5, 2025 | 9 Minute Watch ...