Public and traditional holidays in October.

Basic facts about Benin, a West African country bordering Nigeria in the east, Togo in the west and Niger and Burkina Fasso in the North.

Dung beetles were revered in ancient Egypt. Learn more about this interesting insect.

Scarabs, a symbol of ancient Egypt and of the god Khepri, were used in many ways in Egyptian life.

Public and traditional holidays in September.

Here are some basic facts about the fastest land mammal, an African cat on the vulnerable list.

Chris Starace, a former U.S. Peace Corps volunteer, goes back to Benin and shows the everyday living of the Beninese people. All profits from this DVD go back to the Benin community shown in the DVD.

Shea butter is the main ingredient in African Black Soap. What is shea butter and how is it made?

Victorine Ngangu discusses the extent of corruption in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and across Africa in her new book.

Public and traditional holidays in August.