Two men close to Benin’s president sentenced to 20 years in prison for coup plot
COTONOU, Benin (AP) — Two men close to Benin’s president were sentenced to 20 years in prison on Thursday, following their ...
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Benin court jails two ex-allies of president for 20 years
A court in Benin on Thursday sentenced two former allies of President Patrice Talon to 20 years in jail on charges of ...
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Benin enlists voodoo to protect its precious mangroves
The banks and delta of the Mono River in Benin are home to mangrove swamps which harbour fish and rare wild birds -- and some ...
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Benin’s mecca of spirits, gods draws tourists, followers with famed Voodoo fest
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 are beckoned upon by ...
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Vodun Days festival 2025 in Benin hosts diverse collection of musical artists
The Vodun religion, also spelled “Vodou,” originated in the Kingdom of Dahomey, present-day Benin, Nigeria, Togo and Ghana.