Benin Bronzes Stories

Cultural victory as Ethiopia recovers 12 artefacts taken to Germany in the 1920s
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 20, 2025

The century-old crowns, shields and paintings were handed over to Addis Ababa University in a milestone cultural restitution.

Benin extends presidential term to seven years, creates senate in major political shake-up
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 16, 2025

The newly created Senate will include at least 25 members, drawn from sitting MPs, presidential appointees, and ex officio members such as former pres...

Kenya, Benin ink agreement allowing six months visa-free visits
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 25, 2025

The waiver, however, excludes those on diplomatic or consular postings. Holders of diplomatic, official, service, or ordinary passports assigned to su...

Why West Africa could soon have a jihadist state
The Conversation  |  Jan 12, 2025

Groups such as Islamic State and al-Qaeda are committed to the establishment of these states, denouncing democratic governance.

Kenya mission to Haiti still on despite legal, financial hurdles
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 28, 2024

Despite Benin's planned deployment of a bigger force, it is expected that the mission will still be led by Kenya, which is appealing a court decision...

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