When Sedjro Ahouansou was a kid growing up in the West African country of Benin, he loved eating a traditional dish called piron, a starchy accompaniment made of cassava flour that's served with meat ...

Cotonou, Benin – With increased shipping activity along its coast and mining in the region, Beninese authorities are concerned about pollution that could affect the environment and impact the ...

Dr. Jessica B. Harris is an award-winning culinary historian, cookbook author and journalist who specializes in the food and foodways of the African diaspora. With this column, "My Culinary Compass," ...

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and Choithram International Foundation (CIF) ( ) are renewing their commitment to fight hunger and improve education in Benin. CIF will contribute ...

Benin's food output dropped 2.9 percent in 2001 after rising 12.49 percent in the previous year, the Panafrican News Agency (PANA) reported on Monday, citing details released by the technical director ...

Widows in Benin, the Edo State capital were assured of a memorable yuletide as the Greatness in Light Foundation gave out food items to them in different parts of the city. The foundation gave out ...

In Benin, women traditionally harvest and process many of the country's food products. They can now do that much faster thanks to biofuel from the jatropha plant and self-established cooperatives.

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved $30.25 million in financing for a groundbreaking climate protection and agricultural sector resilience program ...

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group meeting in Abidjan today approved a €102.12 million loan to ...