By Helen Struewn
In the early light over West Africa’s coastline, the rhythms of Benin emerge quietly—a fishing boat cutting across Lake Ahémé, the call of a heron in the reeds, the rustle of...
Njabulo Chipangura, University of Manchester - Dahomey, a new documentary film from the award-winning French director Mati Diop, follows the unconditional restitution process of 26 cultural heritage objects in 2021. The items were...
In the crowded streets of Cotonou, the sound of motorbike engines blends with the steady murmur of political debate. Across university courtyards, internet cafés, and the ever-busy corridors of social media, a new force is asserting itself in Benin’s public life — the country’s youth. Their demands are clear: transparent governance, an end to corruption, and a political system that listens to their voices.
This movement is not an isolated wave of energy but part of a longer continuum of youth involvement that has shaped Benin’s political identity for decades. From the fervor of independence to the digital campaigns of the present, young people have remained a consistent catalyst for...
In the markets of Cotonou, where the air carries the mingled scent of ripe plantains and wood smoke, Benin’s culinary heritage reveals itself in vibrant color and bold aroma. The nation’s cuisine is a...
Dominique Somda, University of Cape Town - The Marina Project is a vast memorial and tourist complex under construction in Ouidah, a coastal town in the Republic of Benin in West Africa. The country hopes to market itself as a major destination for Afro-descendant tourists in the diaspora. Neighbouring Nigeria and its population of 220 million potential visitors also...
By Robert Stales
In the narrow, bustling streets of Cotonou, container trucks rumble toward the port while roadside vendors balance baskets of fresh produce on their heads. Farther inland, fields of cotton stretch to...
In the humid air of Cotonou’s bustling streets, the sound of commerce is no longer just the clink of...
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