Cassandra Lewis awaits approval from West African nation while reflecting on her great-great-grandfather Cudjo Lewis's ...

From New Jersey to West Africa — Lauryn Hill just took a powerful journey back to her roots.

Benin's citizenship law carries significance in part because of the role it played in the transatlantic slave trade.

Nigeria and the Republic of Benin have commenced formal steps to implement the bilateral Economic Cooperation Agreement.

Singer Ciara gains Benin citizenship under Afro-descendant law, honoring slave trade history and Black diaspora heritage.

Thousands of spectators gathered in Benin on Sunday for the country’s annual Mask Festival, a vibrant cultural event celebrating ancestral spirits, heritage, and traditional identity.

"I feel incredibly proud to be a part of the importance of this moment. The significance of this moment and what it means is ...

Benin hopes that its latest moves will promote cultural tourism. The country’s coastline is part of what was once known as ...

Nigeria and Benin have agreed on a joint trade framework to eliminate bottlenecks and enhance economic opportunities across both nations.