The Latest Breaking News from Benin

U.N. says Benin will terminate contribution to peacekeeping mission in Mali

Benin has decided to terminate its military and police unit contributions to a United Nations peacekeeping mission in regional neighbour Mali, the U.N. deputy spokesman Farhan Haq said on Thursday.

Reuters · May 19, 2022

Denver Art Museum removes looted Benin Bronze from its collection

DENVER — The Denver Art Museum has formally removed a looted Benin plaque from its collection — the first step toward repatriating a prized relic that the British plundered in West Africa more than a century ago.

Tribune News Service · May 16, 2022

Burundi says at least 10 peacekeepers killed in Somalia

In tonight's edition: The African Union pays its respects to Burundi for the loss of 10 peacekeepers killed in an extremist attack in Somalia. The raid is the deadliest to have targeted AU forces there since 2015. One of Kenya's hottest artists has turned his beats to drumming up ballots.…

France 24 · May 4, 2022

Benin: Five soldiers killed in national park attack

The attack is the latest in a string of deadly attacks in northern Benin by groups linked with al-Qaeda and ISIL.

Al Jazeera · Apr 13, 2022

Five soldiers killed in attack in northern Benin park

Five soldiers were killed by suspected Islamist militants in northern Benin's Pendjari National Park, two military sources said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Apr 12, 2022

Stolen artefacts in Glasgow museums to be returned as 'largest repatriation' agreed

Bronzes from Benin, Nigeria, a ceremonial sword from India and belongings of Native Americans who were massacred in South Dakota will now be returned to the descendants of the owners.

Glasgow Live · Apr 7, 2022

Angelique Kidjo and DJ Black Coffee dedicate Grammy wins to African youth

Musicians worldwide were celebrated during the 64th Grammy Awards hosted by South African comedian Trevor Noah in Las Vegas on Sunday. Benin’s Angelique Kidjo and South Africa’s DJ Black Coffee won Grammys for their respective albums. Ukraine’s President Zelensky made a surprise video appearance appealing for support.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 4, 2022

2022 Grammys: what Fela Kuti has to do with West Africa's growing pop fame

There are a record number of African nominees for the 2022 Grammy Awards and they are almost all from West Africa – Angelique Kidjo (Benin), Rocky Duwani (Ghana), Femi Kuti, Made Kuti, Wizkid, Burna Boy and Tems (Nigeria).

The Conversation · Mar 31, 2022

One-Of-A-Kind Red Book Chronicles The Benin Empire In Proper Perspective

An extensive narrative of the kingdom's history is told by its own people.

Zenger · Mar 28, 2022

Benin’s first female vice-president on women’s bodies, Amazon warriors and being called a feminist

For Mariam Chabi Talata, legalising abortion and educating girls are essential first steps in giving women control of their future

The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2022