The religion has 'clear teachings' and 'tries to explain mankind's place in the universe' with its concepts of spirits and ...

Benin is one of the 17 countries that Nigerian passport holders can visit without visa in 2025, according to the Africa Visa Openness ...

Benin is one of the 17 countries that Nigerian passport holders can visit without visa in 2025, according to the Africa Visa ...

Tired of going from shop to shop in their hometown to find the culturally diverse products they need, two British rappers have decided to take matters into their own hands. Award-winning duo Casyo ...

A swirling Zangbeto performs in Ouidah, Benin, during the Voodoo Festival on Jan. 10. Photo: AFP She is a follower of voodoo, an animist practice based on respect for nature, ancestors and invisible ...

Benin's second largest lake. She is a follower of voodoo, an animist practice based on respect for nature, ancestors and invisible forces. Such ceremonies are common in villages in the 346,000 ...

The banks and delta of the Mono River in Benin are home to mangrove swamps which harbour fish and rare wild birds -- and some are deemed sacred.

"This will allow the fish to multiply in peace and allow us to survive too," said Antoinette Gnanlandjo, 70, who took part in one such ritual in a large square on the shores of the Aheme, Benin's ...

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 ...