Rachel Décoste landed in West Africa’s Republic of Benin in August 2018, anticipating an important journey of self-discovery, ...

Fongbe (Fon) is the most widely-spoken local language in Southern Benin, including in the major cities of Cotonou, Porto Novo and Ouidah. But this local language is gradually losing its place as a ...

In a February executive order, Trump said the U.S. Institute of Peace would be gutted to the "minimum" staff levels required by law.

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Officials said the termination of aid jeopardizes counter-terrorism efforts and weakens U.S. influence in countries that have ...

Digital platforms aim to tackle the challenges faced by farmers in West Africa by providing them with access to real-time ...

The Benin Kingdom, celebrated for its unparalleled cultural heritage and deep historical roots, has long been a beacon of tradition and uni­ty in Nigeria. At the apex of this ancient kingdom is the ...

Oosting discusses the alignment of the theme with the significance of Vlisco’s textiles in expressing individual and cultural ...

U.S. lawmakers are seeking to pass a bill to support to nuclear energy projects through the World Bank and other MDBs. Plus, ...

The last time Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo came to Atlanta, she grooved across the Fox Theatre stage encouraging the audience at Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday celebration to move to the ...