On December 19 and 20, more than 140 leaders from agropastoral communities, including about thirty young people, gathered at the Cotonou Congress Palace for a…
Benin: African Development Fund helps women in shea industry build economic and financial resistance
“I was in a tough situation, my husband was seriously ill and then he passed away,” says Yacoubou Safa, a resident of Banigri in central…
Angélique Kidjo: An African Icon Immortalized in the Larousse Dictionary
Angélique Kidjo, the world-renowned Beninese singer with the piercing voice, will be entering the Larousse dictionary in 2025. This distinction is a symbol of recognition…
Benin : Sandra Idossou Honored As Knight Of The National Order Of Merit By France
Sandra Idossou is a Beninese environmental activist. She is a campaigner for environmental protection and the promotion of local crafts in Benin. She is known…