The colony was at first called Benin (from the Bight of Benin, not the precolonial kingdom of Benin, which is in Nigeria), but in 1894 it was renamed Dahomey, after the recently incorporated kingdom. From 1904 Dahomey formed part of the federation of French West Africa, under the ...
Benin, country of western Africa. The official capital is Porto-Novo, but Cotonou is Benin’s largest city, its chief port, and its de facto administrative capital. Benin was a French colony from the late 19th century until 1960. Learn more about the his
The history of the former Kingdom of Benin is a fascinating subject which aroused the interest of many scholars during more than one hundred years. However, today, when Africa unfortunately attracts much less public and professional interest than in the times of de-colonisation and subsequent cold...
The history of counter-terrorism activity in Benin goes back to that tragic event. 贝宁反对恐怖主义斗争的历史就从这个悲惨事件开始。 UN-2 Witnesses to history and active on the world stage today, we have come from every corner of Africa and the world and gathered here in Cotonou, Benin...
Benin’s history is one of great violence and tragedy, but also of perseverance. Today, the region is one of the most politically stable in West Afr...
African history covers more than 50 years (ca. 4000 B.C to A.D. 1500) and African history cultures are numerous, but there are five that have formed the basis for much of African history: the Beninids, the Moors, the Ndem, the South Africans, and theagers. It should be noted that...
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Head of an oba Head of an oba, brass sculpture by Edo brass artists in the court of the kingdom of Benin (now Nigeria), 16th century; in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City. (more) Benin historical kingdom, West Africa Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Also kno...