For the second year in a row, the city of Ouidah in Benin is playing host to Vodun Days – a celebration of the region’s long spiritual traditions. France 24’s correspondent Lilaafa Amouzou visited the festival and found out about efforts to dismantle myths about Vodon.
Celebrating Benin's Vodun heritage
Norway asserts Europe is active in Hormuz Strait; NATO not involved
Iris East
Norway’s foreign affairs minister, Espen Barth Eide, asserted that Europe is fulfilling its role in the Hormuz Strait, while emphasising that NATO is not involved
US inflation rate stabilizes as consumer spending shows resilience
Linda Park
EU POLICY UPDATE
This morning, Europe focuses on energy resilience and sustainability initiatives.
Key discussions centre on climate targets amid rising global tensions.