The return of the Benin Bronzes, looted by British colonial forces in 1897, has become a rallying cry for Nigeria’s cultural restitution movement. Despite promises from Western institutions to return ...

The Benin Bronzes serve as Nigeria’s ambassadors, showcasing Africa’s history, says Dutch envoy Deelen, as the Netherlands plans to return them.

Fongbe (Fon) is the most widely-spoken local language in Southern Benin but this language is gradually losing its place as a ...

examined pastoral collaboration between Benin’s dioceses and those in other West African nations. He noted growing concerns about a lack of unity and coordination among dioceses, both pastorally ...

The African Development Bank and the Autonomous Port of Cotonou (PAC) have signed a funding agreement of EUR 80 million to modernize facilities and extend the infrastructure of the port in Benin’s ...

allowing the African continent to reclaim its heritage," Ernesto Ottone, Unesco Assistant Director-General for Culture, said. Benin, Ghana, Ethiopia and Egypt are also demanding that France ...

The Netherlands say over a 100 Benin Bronzes that were plundered from Nigeria by British troops in the 1800s in museums will ...

the Dutch culture and education minister, said in a statement. “The Benin Bronzes are indispensable to Nigeria. It is good that they are going back.” The committee is currently considering ...

The African Development Bank and the Autonomous Port of Cotonou (PAC) have signed a funding agreement of EUR 80 million to modernize facilities and extend the infrastructure of the port in Benin's ...

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