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France’s Macron in Benin to discuss security and culture

President Macron continues his visit to three African countries to improve relations with former colonies.

Al Jazeera · Jul 27, 2022

Benin Displays 26 Antiquities Recovered from France for First Time

Benin President Patrice Talon on Saturday ‘proudly’ inaugurated a valuable historic exhibition about Cotonou. The exhibition displays 26 royal treasures to the public after they were returned by France in November, nearly 129 years after they were looted, according to Agence France Press (AFP). This exhibition represents "pride and faith…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 22, 2022

Benin exhibits looted treasures returned by France

Benin President Patrice Talon on Saturday will inaugurate an exhibition of historic artworks returned by France last year, nearly 130 years after they were stolen by colonial forces. The pieces are to be displayed next to works of 34 contemporary artists, as part of a 1-billion-euro initiative to ramp up…

France 24 · Feb 19, 2022