The two parties supporting President Talon together won 81 out of 109 seats.
The festival is drawing people of African descent to discover the religion and land of their enslaved ancestors.
The main opposition party, the Les Democrates, wins 28 seats in the 109-seat parliament, preliminary results show.
The new foreign minister’s visit follows in the footsteps of his predecessors over the last three decades.
The election is seen as a test of democracy as opposition candidates take part after a four-year absence.
A recap of top issues in West Africa in 2022, including heated political campaigns and armed groups gaining ground.
Thousands of Benin Bronzes are scattered in museums worldwide after being looted by Britain in the late 19th century.
Africans also sold other Africans into slavery. Black filmmakers must stop hiding the continent’s imperfect history.
Sadia’s journey from Benin to Europe would see her brave a deadly migration route, and be separated from her husband.
President Macron continues his visit to three African countries to improve relations with former colonies.
The tour is part of France renewing its relationship with the African continent, a French official said.
The growth of local African museums and the struggle for reparations in the context of the global art market.
Since January’s coup, the number of attacks has increased by more than 23 percent, compared with the five months before.
Rebels target police station in Dassari town in what appears to be spillover effect of unrest in neighbouring countries.
