October 2008
Beninese President reshuffles cabinet
The Beninese Head of State, Yayi Boni, on Friday night reshuffled his cabinet for the second time since he came to power in April 2006, while replacing the MPs who refused to join his cabinet. The Minister of Crafts and tourism is Mrs. Bako Mamata Djaouga and the Minister of Culture, crafts and promotion of local languages is Galiou Soglo. more >
September 2007
BNC Faults Merger of Tourism and Culture Ministry
The President of the Benin National Congress has condemned the decision of the state Government to merge the Ministry of Culture and Tourism with the Ministry of Solid Minerals, saying that the decision was capable of killing the rich cultural heritage of the Benin kingdom.
November 2003
More than US$13 million for Benin cultural infrastructure
After delivering big budgetary wins, Benin Minister for Culture, Craftsmanship and Tourism, Frédéric Dohou, has outlined to government deputies his vision for cultural growth in Benin. more >
April 2009
Culture as a trigger to development in Africa
This Forum is organized by RAPEC, an African network of cultural agents and entrepreneurs (Reseau africain des promoteurs et entrepreneurs culturels) which had previously met in December 2008. more >
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