Benin NewsNews on Benin continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.Benin : Children in Voodoo's Power- May 31, 2008 In the tiny West African country of Benin, voodoo has been practised for 10,000 years, but efforts to preserve its ancient oral traditions are exacting a harsh toll on its faithful, splitting families and pushing people deeper into poverty. Benin is unique in recognising voodoo as an official religion, followed by two-thirds of its 7.6 million people. It involves a pantheon of gods and spirits whose intercession is sought through animal blood sacrifice. But to survive, voodoo needs a new...http://www.topix.net/world/benin/2008/05/benin-children-in-voodoos-power?fromrss=1 .com features news,analyses,and roundups of events in and about Africa- May 30, 2008 Guinean Defence minister sacked Conakry, Guinea - Guinean President Lansana Conte on Tuesday sacked his d efence minister, General Mamadou Bailo Diallo, official sources said in Conakry.http://www.topix.net/world/benin/2008/05/com-features-news-analyses-and-roundups-of-events... Rice crisis a blessing in disguise for Africa - report- May 28, 2008 By Jacques Lhuillery Lagos - The rice shortage in Africa could end up being a blessing in disguise, according to a report issued ahead of a Japanese conference on African development.http://www.topix.net/world/benin/2008/05/rice-crisis-a-blessing-in-disguise-for-africa-rep... Union Bank, holding firmly to top position in the industry- May 26, 2008 The year 2007 and perhaps 2008, presented a tough challenge for most operators of the Nigerian banking industry.http://www.topix.net/world/benin/2008/05/union-bank-holding-firmly-to-top-position-in-the-... Benin: Pope Benedict Praises Cardinal Gantin's Dedication- May 24, 2008 Mass was celebrated at the Vatican on Friday for the repose of the soul of Cardinal Bernardin Gantin, who died on 13 May at the age of 86.http://www.topix.net/world/benin/2008/05/benin-pope-benedict-praises-cardinal-gantins-dedi... Benin: High Food Prices Divide Families- May 22, 2008 In a scene on a popular Benin TV series, a farmer named Codjo puts his wife out on the streets because she kept asking him for more and more money to buy groceries.http://www.topix.net/world/benin/2008/05/benin-high-food-prices-divide-families?fromrss=1 Culture- May 22, 2008 The first edition of a drama competition among Francophone African nations will hold 11-14 December in Cotonou, Benin's economic capital, organisers said here Sunday.http://www.topix.net/world/benin/2008/05/culture?fromrss=1 At Dak'Art, work on forestation wins laurel- May 20, 2008 W HOEVER, among the artists, won a prize at the ongoing international biennial art event, Dak'Art 2008 must have passed through a keenly contested art exhibition and competition of the continent's biggest art ...http://www.topix.net/world/benin/2008/05/at-dakart-work-on-forestation-wins-laurel?fromrss... Boost to direct link to West Africa through NMPT- May 18, 2008 Second main line container vessel reached the port on Wednesday MANGALORE: The second ship service allowing direct import and export of goods packed in standard containers from West Africa has commenced from ... via The Hinduhttp://www.topix.net/world/benin/2008/05/boost-to-direct-link-to-west-africa-through-nmpt?... 14-May-08 - Telegram for the Death of Cardinal Gantin- May 16, 2008 Benedict XVI sent the following telegram to Archbishop Marcel Honorat Leon Agboton of Cotonou, Benin, for the death of Cardinal Bernardin Gantin, dean emeritus of the College of Cardinals. via Global Catholic Network EWTNhttp://www.topix.net/world/benin/2008/05/14-may-08-telegram-for-the-death-of-cardinal-gant... |