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Benin

Benin is a presidential republic in West Africa with a population of over 14 million, around 65% of which is under the age of 25. Benin borders Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria and Togo.

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Reports & Analysis

Svenja Schulze speaks with two African women

Germany aims to confront extremism in Sahel region

Germany aims to confront extremism in Sahel region

In Burkina Faso, Development Minister Schulze wants to show a willingness to speak with the ruling military junta.
PoliticsMarch 3, 2024
Mati Diop holding the Golden Bear for Best Film.

Berlinale: Film on looted colonial-era art wins Golden Bear

Berlinale: Film on looted colonial-era art wins Golden Bear

Mati Diop's documentary "Dahomey," on the restitution of 26 colonial works to Benin, won the film festival's top award.
FilmFebruary 24, 2024
A woman wearing a grey dress lays on a bed with a light green sheet as the female camera crew talks to her.

African female filmmakers converge in Benin

African female filmmakers converge in Benin

The International Women's Film Festival features 18 films, all made by women.
FilmFebruary 23, 2024
Cars drive past Nigeria's University of Lagos

Nigeria launches crackdown on fake degrees

Nigeria launches crackdown on fake degrees

The move comes after the Nigerian government banned degree certificates from 18 foreign universities.
EducationJanuary 10, 2024
A Black man in chalk-white make-up looks at jewelry held out to him by a woman in traditional clothing

Benin's Voodoo festival brings different religions together

Benin's Voodoo festival brings different religions together

In southern Benin, excitement is building for the Voodoo holiday on January 10.
CultureJanuary 9, 202401:26 min
A man in a yellow shirt holds a green electric bicycle on a busy street

Benin goes green with electric motorcycles

Benin goes green with electric motorcycles

Gas-guzzling motorbike taxis in Benin's capital emit harmful fumes. An e-bike company is looking to change all that.
SocietyNovember 18, 202301:29 min
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Skip next section In the spotlight

In the spotlight

Claudia Roth, Annalen Baerbock, Geoffrey Onyeama and Lai Momammed, who are all wearing white gloves, stand together and smile while a Benine Bronze is held up to the camera.

The unending controversy over the looted Benin Bronzes

The restitution of Benin bronzes from Germany to Nigeria sparked a fiery debate. DW explains the differing perspectives.
CultureMay 24, 202301:30 min
Kagame shakes hands with Putin in front of a sign reading "Russia-Africa"

Rwanda's Kagame defends Russia's presence in Africa

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has defended Russia's presence in Africa while decidedly criticizing the West.
PoliticsApril 19, 2023
Ancient bronze works.

Completed Humboldt Forum opens in Berlin

The last section of the Humboldt Forum museum is inaugurated. Its highlights: the Benin Bronzes, considered looted art.
CultureSeptember 16, 2022
an animal figure sculpted in ivory.

Germany returns Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

A groundbreaking step in looted art history: Germany transfers the ownership of 1,130 bronzes to Nigeria.
ArtsJuly 2, 2022
Two people stand next to a huge ancient sailing ship at the Humboldt Forum museum.

Humboldt Forum tackles colonial issue

Berlin's Humboldt Forum has reacted to criticism surrounding its handling of colonial history. Will critics approve?
ArtsSeptember 22, 2021
Eco Africa - Sandra Idossou a renowned activist in Benin

Woman activist fighting plastic pollution

Sandra Idossou is a renowned activist fighting against all odds for a cleaner and healthier environment in Benin.
Nature and EnvironmentAugust 5, 202103:14 min