The region of Western Africa comprises countries including Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Côte D’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, ...

Organisers of the Maryland Cycling Classic have announced the participation of the women’s Benin National Team at their event on September 6 in Baltimore. It marks a significant moment, as it will be ...

Clad in white and pink, Deborah Bossou, 25, blends vibrant song with dance as she immerses herself with fellow practitioners in Vodun, traditional voodoo celebrations in Benin. This weekend brought ...

The Ghana Black Princesses made a strong start to their title defense at the UFOA B U20 Women's tournament, defeating hosts Benin 2-0 this Friday. With blistering pace and intensity, the Ghanaians ...

Head Coach Justine Madugu remains upbeat about Nigeria’s chances against Benin Republic in their 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture, despite midfielder Jennifer Echegini being knocked ...

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — U.S. singer Ciara is one of the first public figures to become a citizen of Benin under a recent law by the small West African country granting citizenship to descendants of ...

An initiate Kokou, a traditional warrior deity, covers herself with a mixture of red vegetable oil mixed with corn flour as festivities get under way - Copyright AFP ...

- 'Secrets' - "Without women both out there in the foreground and behind the scenes there would be no Vodun Days, nor voodoo. They are essential pillars" of the festivities, Dah Adoko Gbediga, ...