Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. In November 1892, after two years of skirmishes between French colonialist troops and the African kingdom ...

From Zimbabwe’s provinces to Mali’s streets, nations are casting off colonial labels in their quest for true independence and dignity in a revival of the pan-African spirit, writes ROGER McKENZIE ...

In this Jan. 29, 2019 file photo, the flags of the nations of ... It originated in the kingdom of Dahomey — in the south of present-day Benin — and revolves around the worship of spirits ...

An elderly woman turns to a camera over her shoulder and, staring into the lens, says without self-pity, “I’m dying.” ...

Only three Nigerian leaders have been invited by the British monarch for state visits to Buckingham Palace. They are General Yakubu Gowon, ...

France at present is the third biggest economy in Europe, so we can't shut down the opportunities it has to offer.

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and his family arrived in Nigeria to celebrate the New Year with the Esama Of Benin Kingdom, Sir (Dr.) ...

Munching away at an assortment of fruits and veggies, the two latest additions to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom — baby reticulated giraffes Chich and Oz — looked right at home Saturday.

N’Ivbiotor also sang to the tunes of royal drummers, prayed for the foremost king and proclaimed peace in Benin Kingdom. Royal guilds, including Ifiento and Emehe, gave a good account of ...

They each had their own diverse cultures, art, histories and religions. The Kingdom of Benin The Kingdom of Benin was located in what is now southern Nigeria. Benin was led by the Oba, a powerful ...