Benin and Spain forge a cultural turning point through art and diplomacy

In a bold leap forward, Benin and Spain are rewriting the rules of international cooperation through a historic cultural alliance. Far beyond traditional diplomacy, this partnership leverages art, heritage, and creative industries as the driving forces …

Coral reef thought to be dead for 60 years found alive off Africa's Benin coast. Scientists spot fish and coral deep ...

Synopsis Scientists have rediscovered a coral reef off Benin that was first reported in the 1960s but was believed to be dead. Using modern sonar and underwater cameras, researchers found living coral and reef fish more than 50 metres below the surface …

Benin–Spain culture deal: the real economic gains for artists, guides and small businesses

Cotonou and Madrid have moved well beyond the symbolic handshake. The cultural cooperation now taking shape between Benin and the Kingdom of Spain is being designed around results that households, studios and tourism operators can actually count: paid …

Russia exported almost twice as much turkey to Benin in 8 months

AK&M 18 September 2026 18:31 Turkey exports from Russia to Benin increased 1.9 times in value and 1.5 times in volume in 8 months of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. This is stated in the message of "Agroexport". During this period, …

Algerian delegation visits Benin to boost bilateral cooperation

Benin and Cuba seal breakthrough economic pact in Cotonou

Benin and Cuba seal breakthrough economic pact in Cotonou In a decisive move that marks a major turning point, Benin and Cuba have committed to revitalizing their historic economic and diplomatic partnership. The breakthrough came during a high-level …

The moment Benin and Spain turned art into a strategic breakthrough

Something decisive is happening between Cotonou and Madrid. What began as cautious cultural contacts has crossed a threshold: Benin and the Kingdom of Spain are no longer merely exchanging courtesies but building a durable, forward-looking partnership in …

Clara Benin shares love’s soft moments in Scout’s The Listening Party

Amid a sudden downpour, we got to sit and talk to singer-songwriter Clara Benin as she shared bits of stories from her ongoing tour for her EP “Really Got Me Thinking.” The EP carries Benin’s signature soundscape, but what’s noticeably different is the …

Gernot Rohr makes special request from Lionel Messi ahead of Argentina vs Benin

Benin coach Gernot Rohr disclosed a personal request he plans to make of Lionel Messi ahead of their October 6 farewell friendly Messi chose Benin as his final international opponent, with the match set for the 85,000-capacity El Monumental in Buenos Aires …

Benin: FBF lifts sanctions, several referees return to the pitch

The Referees Commission ends the active technical measures from the 2025-2026 season and reopens access to appointments in Beninese football. The Referees Commission of the Beninese Football Federation (FBF) has lifted the ongoing sanctions against several …