In a statement issued Jan. 10, Benin’s Catholic bishops said that diversity in opinions should be a “source of strength” for ...

Welcome to the ancient town of Ouidah, in southern Benin, a mecca of gods and spirits where the celebration of the annual ...

Modeste Zinsou, manager of Benin's Python Temple, gently drapes a live snake around a visitor's neck at the country's annual ...

The trial of two former allies of Benin's president, who are accused of plotting against the state, began on Tuesday before being adjourned when the defence lawyers stormed out.

Benin is looking to raise $750 million through its sale of dollar bonds, according to people familiar with the deal, matching ...

Benin’s military says that militants inflicted heavy losses on the country’s armed forces during an attack this week on a fortified military post in the north ...

Catholic bishops in Benin extended their condolences to the families of at least 28 soldiers who were killed by terrorists on ...

Clad in white and pink, Deborah Bossou, 25, blends vibrant song with dance as she immerses herself with fellow practitioners ...

OUIDAH, Benin — As children dance with great speed and energy in colorful robes, guided by the drumbeats and chants from dance troupes, the gods and spirits that are evident all around the arena ...

Clad in white and pink, Deborah Bossou, 25, blends vibrant song with dance as she immerses herself with fellow practitioners in Vodun, traditional voodoo celebrations in Benin. This weekend ...