Originating from Liberia, the Dan mask is celebrated for its expressive features and smooth surfaces. Its influence can be ...

An Ivorian dancer describes how wearing the traditional Zaouli face mask has changed his life:: August 3, 2025:: Porto Novo, ...

The mask festival in Benin's capital, Porto-Novo, blends sacred rituals and vivid performances to spotlight Vodun traditions ...

With the rise of major festivals such as Vodun Days and the Porto-Novo Mask Festival, Benin is leveraging the heritage of ...

Thousands of spectators gathered in Benin on Sunday for the country’s annual Mask Festival, a vibrant cultural event ...

Richard Ulevitch wanted to share his passion for the carving skill and history of the more than 100 African spoons in his ...

If you're a traveler looking for authentic souvenirs without spending a fortune, Africa's craft markets are a treasure trove of budget-friendly finds. The markets are not just places to shop but also ...

There’s a calm that the Benin Republic has that can only be experienced, not imagined. I spent a weekend in the small West ...

Though the GSI is publicly framed around themes of cooperative security, non-interference, and respect for the United Nations Charter, messages that resonate strongly across Africa and the developing ...

Emissions from power stations and dust from coal mines in South Africa's "energy mecca" are making many people in the area sick. For the first article of a new Spotlight special series, writer Susan ...

Why the future of global trade belongs to nations that invest in skills, not tariff wars — and how mastering entrepreneurial ...

CM Nitish Kumar’s vision—and by extension the Biennale symbolise a Bihar not content with preserving its past but determined ...