The new law, which was initiated by President Patrice Talon, who has been in office since 2016, is part of a broader effort by Benin to reckon with its own historical role in the slave trade.

Thousands of 16th to 18th century metal plaques, sculptures and objects were looted from the ancient Kingdom of Benin and ended up ... 16th century developed into trade in slaves, ivory and ...

The new law is part of a broader effort by Benin to reckon with its own historical role in the slave trade. The law is open to all over 18 who do not already hold other African citizenship and can ...

Thousands of 16th to 18th century metal plaques, sculptures and objects were looted from the ancient Kingdom of Benin and ended up in museums and ... of Europeans in the 16th century developed into ...

Thousands of 16th to 18th century metal plaques, sculptures and objects were looted from the ancient Kingdom of Benin and ended up ... 16th century developed into trade in slaves, ivory and ...