Benin's citizenship law carries significance in part because of the role it played in the transatlantic slave trade.

"I feel incredibly proud to be a part of the importance of this moment. The significance of this moment and what it means is ...

Approximately 1.5 million Africans were captured, enslaved, and deported to the New World by Benin's tribal leaders.

Ciara celebrates her Beninese roots in a striking jersey-and-cowrie-shell look, following her official citizenship under the ...

US singer Ciara has become one of the first public figures to be granted citizenship of Benin, under a new law offering ...

Singer Ciara gains Benin citizenship under Afro-descendant law, honoring slave trade history and Black diaspora heritage.

US Grammy winner Ciara becomes one of the first public figures to gain Benin citizenship under My Afro Origins Law.

As Rolling Stone Africa's latest cover star, Ciara took a cultural visit to Benin where she left with citizenship to the West ...

The small West African country passed a law last year granting citizenship to those who can trace their lineage to the slave ...

We're supplying players in Benin with much needed training and equipment to help grow the game globally” - Wally Langfellow - BIB program founder ROBBINSDALE, MN, UNITED STATES, August 1, 2025 ...

On behalf of the U.S. government, I extend our congratulations to the people of Benin on this momentous 65th anniversary of their independence. We ...