World Dec 07 Attempted coup in Benin has been 'foiled,' country's interior minister says By Virgile Ahissou, Ope Adetayo, Associated Press
Education Sep 28 Watch 8:09 Striving for girls' education in the birthplace of Voodoo Around the world, 59 million children are out of school and 250 million are not learning the basics. The WNET series "Time for School" travels to Benin, where nearly half of girls have had no formal schooling and often marry… By PBS News Hour
Arts Mar 28 Watch One of Africa's biggest stars uses empowering song to lift up women and girls Benin-born Angelique Kidjo has made the empowerment of women and girls a part of her music and life's work for decades. The Grammy winner has attracted a global following with her mix of African and Western music styles and lyrics… By PBS News Hour