This initiative reflects Benin’s commitment to promoting its tourism destination to the Brazilian public, Afro-descendant diasporas, and international tourism stakeholders, while strengthening ties between the two countries. Following recent official visits to Brazil by His Excellency Mr. Patrice Talon, President of the Republic of Benin, the country will participate in…+
The event will feature a scientific symposium with the participation of prominent Beninese and international scholars. On Friday, July 18, 2025, a press conference held in Porto-Novo officially presented the second edition of the Festival of Masks, scheduled for August 2 and 3, 2025. The occasion was an opportunity to…+
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts of the Republic of Benin and the National Museum of Finland have announced the forthcoming restitution of the Kataklè, a ceremonial royal stool. The official handover will take place on 13 May 2025. This return marks a new milestone in Benin’s ongoing…+
Cotonou, the economic capital of Benin, is undergoing a major transformation, and the Fidjrossè-Togbin neighborhood is quickly positioning itself as one of the region’s emerging tourist gems. Thanks to Phase B of the Asphaltage project, the government of President Patrice Talon is transforming this area into a hub of tourist…+
Benin, a coastal country in West Africa with a glorious past, has enormous and countless natural and cultural tourist potentials. It is naturally endowed with five major coastal cities (Sème-Kpodji, Cotonou, Abomey-Calavi, Ouidah, and Grand-Popo) from the southern region to the west. These cities offer wonderful and pleasant sandy beaches…+
