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Why this overlooked West African country needs to be your next culture trip

Summary by The Independent
On a tour of Cotonou and Ouidah, Phil Thomas learns about Benin’s unique history, exploring sites that illuminate its voodoo belief system, the lingering shadow of the slave trade and art that looks towards a bright future

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Why this overlooked West African country needs to be your next culture trip

On a tour of Cotonou and Ouidah, Phil Thomas learns about Benin’s unique history, exploring sites that illuminate its voodoo belief system, the lingering shadow of the slave trade and art that looks towards a bright future

·London, United Kingdom
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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
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