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Wed, 10 Nov 2021 04:34:57 GMT
France Formally Hands Back 26 Looted Artworks to Benin
[RFI] On Tuesday, France returned 26 artworks to Benin from the royal treasures of Abomey looted in the 19th century by colonial troops and kept until now at the Paris' Quai Branly Museum.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 09:50:02 GMT
France Hands Back Looted Artifacts to Benin
[DW] French forces stole the artifacts from the West African nation amid a bloody colonial takeover. After over a century, the items are finally heading home.

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 08:28:27 GMT
Maritime Stakeholders Recommend Benin Republic Webb Port System for Nigeria
[This Day] Stakeholders in the Nigerian maritime industry have recommended the advanced Webb Port system being used in neighbouring Benin Republic to the Nigerian government as a way of achieving port efficiency in the country.

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 07:47:55 GMT
Groundbreaking New Abortion Law Will Save the Lives of Many Women
[The Conversation Africa] Benin's parliament has voted to legalise abortion in most circumstances. This is a groundbreaking move by the west African country given that 92% of women of reproductive age on the continent live in countries which have res...

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 05:32:15 GMT
Opinion Divided After Govt Legalises Abortion
[Nation] Benin's parliament recently voted to legalise abortion.

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 09:36:56 GMT
Benin Commits to Closely Cooperate With ACHPR
[Daily News] THE Republic of Benin has expressed its commitment to working closely with the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights in strengthening human rights and good governance.

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 13:59:47 GMT
A Castle Full of Stolen Goods
[JusticeInfo.net] Germany is the first country in Europe to announce the return of its share of Benin Bronzes to Nigeria by 2022. Thousands of these art pieces were looted by the British in the late 19th century. But while negotiations about the proc...



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