Podcasts about Benin

Wayfinding is an ancient Polynesian way of navigating by reading the ocean, stars and wind. No compass, no map, just deep observation, and experience passed down through generations. But because of that, wayfinding is more art than science. It's about trusting your instinct and using all your senses - and it's exactly the kind of travel Daniel Scheffler believes in, and exactly what this conversation is all about.Daniel Scheffler is one of the world's most successful travel writers, and in today's episode he and host Aaron Millar swap tales like a couple of mates having a laugh down the pub. Expect scorpion bites in Angola, voodoo ceremonies in Benin, Berber festivals in Morocco, and lots more.But between the wild stories, this episode is about something much deeper too. If you want to be inspired about not just what to see, but how to see - and how to make travel more than just Google reviews and ticking off lists - this is the episode for you.HIGHLIGHTSHear how Daniel survived a scorpion bite in Angola, three minutes from death, and the tribal leader who saved his life by sucking out the venom. Travel with Aaron to a Festival Fantasia in the foothills of Morocco's Atlas Mountains, the biggest culture shock he's ever experienced, and why that discomfort was exactly the point. Discover what it's like to sit inside a voodoo ceremony in Benin, a belief system entirely outside Daniel's own, and why he calls it one of the best things he's ever done.FIND OUT MOREDaniel Scheffler writes regularly on Substack at Without Maps find more of his writing and adventures there.And don't miss his own podcast, Wayfinder: Life-Changing Travel - if you enjoy Armchair Explorer, we think you'll love it too.Listen to Wayfinder: Life-Changing Travel on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the iHeartRadio app, or wherever you get your podcasts: Wayfinder: Life-Changing Travel on Apple PodcastsPASS IT ON:If this episode lit something up in you, do me a favor - send it to just one person. One friend, one family member, one person who needs a little wayfinding inspiration in their life … Or go old school and tell someone about it over a cheeky pint! Every single share genuinely moves the needle. Thank you for whatever you can do.FOLLOW US:Instagram: @armchairexplorerpodcastFacebook: @armchairexplorerpodcastNewsletter: armchair-explorer.comCONNECT WITH US:If you enjoy the show, please subscribe on whatever podcast player you're reading this on right now. Go on, do it! It helps us grow the show, and continue to bring this content to you.Armchair Explorer is written and presented by Aaron Millar. Audio editing and sound design by Charles Tyrie. Theme music by Sweet Chap. Produced by Armchair Productions.Mentioned in this episode:Check out the Smart Travel PodcastThis week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel at the Link below:Smart Travel PodcastCheck out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of the Voyascape Network, a collection of some of the world's best travel podcasts. Explore more at Voyascape.com. For advertising or sponsorship opportunities across the network, see the link below.Voyascape Podcast Network

Niger has set strict conditions for reopening its border with Benin closed since the July 2023 military takeover. Among them are a new defence agreement, greater transparency over foreign military activities near the border, and the creation of a joint intelligence unit. The conditions were outlined during talks in Cotonou, Benin's commercial capital between a Niger delegation led by Maj Gen Mohamed Toumba, a member of the ruling military junta, and Beninese officials.In The Gambia, the country is grappling with rising temperatures, coastal erosion, erratic rainfall, and growing pressure on communities that depend on agriculture and fisheries all due to climate changePresenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers:   Ayuba Iliya and Blessing Aderogba Technical Producer:  Herbert Masua Senior Producer: Keikantse Shumba Editors: Charles Gitonga and Maryam Abdalla

Benin is a small, narrow strip of a country on the West African coast with a history vastly disproportionate to its size. This was the seat of the Kingdom of Dahomey, one of Africa's most powerful and militarized states, and a pivotal node in the Atlantic slave trade. It is also the birthplace of Vodun - the spiritual tradition that traveled across the ocean and became Haitian Vodou, Brazilian Candomblé, and Cuban Santería. Benin is raw, fascinating, and profoundly important.Love the pod? Get the guide! Out with each new podcast, we publish a guide to the country. Buy the TrodPod guide to Benin for just $3: https://www.patreon.com/c/trodpod/shop. Better yet, become a TrodPod member for just $5 a month and access TrodPod guides to every country in the world, released weekly with each new podcast episode! Sign up now: https://www.patreon.com/trodpod/membershipThanks for all your support!TrodPod is Murray Garrard and Elle Keymer. Sound editing by Leo Audio Productions. Design and marketing by GPS: Garrard Powell Solutions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An fara tattaunawa tsakanin Benin da kuma Jamhuriyar Nijar da nufin sake buɗe iyakar ƙasashen biyu, sai dai mahukuntan birnin Yamai sun gindaya sharuɗɗa biyu kafin sake buɗe iyakar. Ministan cikin gida kuma jagoran tawagar Nijar a tattaunawar, ya ce na farko dole ne a ƙulla yarjejeniyar tsaro wadda a ƙarƙashinta ba ɗaya daga cikin ƙasashen biyu da za ta bari a yi amfani da ita domin kai wa ɗaya hari, sai kuma a kafa wata cibiyar musayar bayanan sirri ta haɗi-gwiwa da za ta bai wa Nijar damar sa-ido a game da kai-da-kawon sojojin ƙetare a kusa da iyakarta da Benin. Dangane da wannan Oumarou Sani ya tattaunawa da Alhassane Intchinicar guda daga cikin waɗanda suka jima suna fafutukar ganin a sake buɗe iyakar ga kuma yadda zantawarsu ta gudana.

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Nigeria has officially introduced FreeTV, a national digital television platform that offers households throughout the country free access to over 100 television channels without any monthly subscription fees. Launched by the federal government on June 17, 2026, this significant national rollout is a key component of Nigeria's ongoing Digital Switch-Over (DSO) initiative, which aims to completely transition the country from traditional analogue broadcasting before the final analogue switch-off set for December 31, 2028.As per updates shared on State House Digital, citizens are not required to purchase new television sets to utilize the service:It is fully compatible when connected to standard DVB-T2 (terrestrial) or DVB-S2 (satellite) decoders.Households that are already using compatible free-to-air satellite decoders can automatically access the network without the need for new hardware.Viewers can capture the satellite signal by tracking the NigComSat-1R satellite payload at 42.5°E.Mobile Streaming: A dedicated FreeTV App has been launched on both Android and iOS platforms, optimized for streaming channels on mobile devices even in low-bandwidth conditions.The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) emphasized that this infrastructure will significantly enhance Nigeria's domestic creative economy.Regional Hubs: New production studios are being established in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Enugu, Kano, and Benin to support local creators.Independent Slots: The government has specifically reserved 40% of all channel slots for independent and regional storytelling producers.Ad-Revenue Boom: In collaboration with the global analytics firm GARB, real-time viewer tracking technology will provide advertisers with verified metric data, indicating substantial growth potential for the industry.

Watch On YouTubeJeremy Caruthers joins The Worship Keys Podcast to share the wildest recording stories you have never heard. Jeremy Caruthers joins The Worship Keys Podcast to share the wildest recording stories you have never heard. From capturing an entire album in one night after a Guatemalan volcano derailed his plans, to syncing a multi-truck Arctic session using nothing but an FM transmitter, Jeremy proves worship music can be made anywhere on earth. He unpacks the heart behind Far Flung, a volunteer-powered ministry that bets on authenticity over optics and trusts local leaders already doing the work on the ground. He also opens up about worship culture in Togo and Benin, his connection to Snarky Puppy's Michael League, and how Joe L. Barnes donated his time and royalties to bring the song "Easy" to life for missions. If you believe worship belongs everywhere, this episode is for you.Jeremy Ray CaruthersAerospace AudioSupport the showThanks for listening! Subscribe here to the podcast, as well as on YouTube and other social media platforms. If you have any questions or suggestions for who you want as a featured guest in the future or a topic you want to hear, email carson@theworshipkeys.com. New episodes release every Wednesday!

Francis Kéré ist in Afrika aufgewachsen. In seinem Heimatdorf gab es weder elektrisches Licht noch fließendes Wasser. Heute zählt er zu den weltweit führenden Architekten. Er hat 2022 den Pritzker Preis erhalten, der als Nobelpreis der Architektur gilt und ein Jahr später den Praemium Imperiale. Nun erscheint im Taschen-Verlag sein Buch "Building Stories". Es stellt seine wichtigsten Werke vor: den Serpentine Pavillon in London, die Entwürfe für die Nationalversammlungen von Burkina Faso und Benin und das Las Vegas Museum of Art. Nikolaus Bernau hat es gelesen und für radio3 die Buchpremiere besucht.

THIS WEEK's BIRDS: new music from Gordon Grdina (out) & Russ Losing (pIano); Benin-born pianist Tchangodei w.  Archie Shepp (tenor); experimental electro-flamenco from Andreh y Manuela, Andrea Santalusía & The Gardener;  Maghrebi pop from Aida el Ayoubi: Persian dastagh; modern Balouchestani music from Dinmohammad Zangeshai; from Hatam Asgari Langa music from the Thar Desert (Rajasthan) w/ Samsu Khan & Asin Khanplus; Baraka Mkande (new-ish Taarab from Zanzibar); composer, bandleader, multi-instrumentalist Salim Washington; Algerian Kabyle/proto-chaabi composer/musician.vocialist Kamel Hamadi x 2 (once w./ Algerian vocalist Noura, once without); latter-day Lolé (cante jondo vocalist); new piano work from Satoko Fujii & Myra Melford in duo setting; vintage Latino-Senaglese music from the outskirts of Dakar w. Dieuf-Dieul de Thiés; Lebanese pop vocalist Maya Yazbeck; Ajak Kwai (pop vocalist from Mauritania); Dexter Johnson (more African salsa); samba from Jongo da Serrinha & Mestre Marçal;; . so much, much, much more...   Catch the BIRDS live on Friday nights, 9:00pm-MIDNIGHT (EST), in Central New York on WRFI & WINO 88.1 FM Ithaca/ 88.5 FM Odessa;. and WORLDWIDE online via our MUSIC PLAYER at WRFI.ORG. 24/7 via PODBEAN: https://conferenceofthebirds.podbean.com via iTUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conference-of-the-birds-podcast/id478688580 Also available at podomatic, Internet Archive, podtail, iheart Radio, and elsewhere. Always FREE of charge to listen to the radio program and free also to stream, download, and subscribe to the podcast online: PLAYLIST at SPINITRON: https://spinitron.com/WRFI/pl/22400566/Conference-of-the-Birds and via the Conference of the Birds page at www.WRFI.ORG https://www.wrfi.org/wrfiprograms/conferenceofthebirds/  Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/conferenceofthebirds/?ref=bookmarks Find WRFI on Radio Garden: http://radio.garden/visit/ithaca-ny/aqh8OGBR NEW MAILING ADDRESS:  Stephen Cope  @ Conference of the Birds, POBOX 428, Tivoli, NY, 12583, USA. 

MOD: Andreas Mittendorfer, Gesendet in Ö1, am 8. Juni 2026 Papst Leo XIV. hat vor dem spanischen Parlament die umfassende Achtung der Menschenwürde gefordert. In einer historischen Rede am Montag (8.6.) ging er insbesondere auf das Lebensrecht der Ungeborenen und die Lage der Migranten ein. Gestaltung: Martin Gross x x x x x x x x x x x x x xx x x x x x x x x x x x xOb in Nigeria, Benin oder Togo, der Einfluss dschihadistischer Gruppen nimmt in mehreren westafrikanischen Ländern zu, beobachtet die Konrad Adenauer Stiftung. Gestaltung: Maria Harmer

Nijar da Jamhuriyar Benin sun amince da yin aiki a tare don yaƙi da ta'addanci da ke addabar ƙasashen biyu na Yammacin Afirka, yayin da a hannu ɗaya suka kafa wani kwamitin da zai bayar da shawarwari cikin kwanaki 15  a game da yadda za a sake buɗe iyakokin ƙasashen da ke rufe yau kusan shekaru uku. An dai cimma wannan matsaya ce a ziyarar da shugaban Benin Romuald Wadagni ya kai a birnin Yamai ranar talata, inda ya gana da takwaransa na Nijar Janar Abdourahman Tiani. Shiga alamar sauti don sauraron cikakkiyar hirar da Abdulkarim Ibrahim Chikal ya yi da Sani Yahaya Djandjouna masanin siyasa ƙasa da ƙasa....

Nijar da Jamhuriyar Benin sun amince da yin aiki a tare don yaƙi da ta'addanci da ke addabar ƙasashen biyu na Yammacin Afirka, yayin da a hannu ɗaya suka kafa wani kwamitin da zai bayar da shawarwari cikin kwanaki 15  a game da yadda za a sake buɗe iyakokin ƙasashen da ke rufe yau kusan shekaru uku.    An dai cimma wannan matsaya ce a ziyarar da shugaban Benin Romuald Wadagni ya kai a birnin Yamai ranar talata, inda ya gana da takwaransa na Nijar Janar Abdourahman Tiani. Dangane da hakan ne muka baku damar tofa albarkacin bakin ku ta cikin shirin Ra'ayoyinku Masu Sauraro. Latsa alamar sauti don sauraren shirin...

Bisa ga dukkan alamu za a iya samun fahintar juna tsakanin Nijar da kuma maƙociyarta Jamhuriyar Benin, waɗanda ke takun-saka tun bayan kifar da gwamanatin dimokuraɗiyyar ta Mohamed Bazoum yau kusan shekaru uku kenan. Kasancewar Firaminsitan Nijar Mahamane Ali Lemine Zeine a wurin bikin rantsar da sabon shugaban Benin Romuald Wadagni, na ƙara nuni da cewa za a iya samun kusanci a tsakanin ɓangarorin  biyu. A game da haka ne Abdoulkarim Ibrahim Shikal ya zanta da Alhaji Adamu Muhammadu Ɗan Madawa, ɗaya daga cikin shugabannin ƴan Nijar mazauna Najeriya. Latsa alamar sauti don sauraren zantawarsu...

The practice of healthcare is inherently powerful, and our patients are vulnerable to our power. Though power can be abused, the righteous use of power, for the benefit of the vulnerable, is profoundly Christlike. We will explore the lessons of power which help us understand our roles, including the fundamental nature of professionalism and key kingdom strategies of healthcare missions.

Kenya's Court of Appeals issued a landmark ruling rejecting the government's decade-long effort to keep secret the $4.5 billion in China Exim Bank loan contracts used to finance the Standard Gauge Railway. The decision marks a major victory for civil society activists who have long argued that the project was plagued by corruption, opaque procurement practices, and unfavorable terms for Kenya. Eric & Geraud also discuss how a growing dispute between Niger and Benin over a Chinese-backed oil pipeline is exposing the intersection of resource politics, security risks, and Beijing's evolving role in Africa's energy sector. Finally, the discussion turns to China's new zero-tariff access for African exports, why many African governments may struggle to take full advantage of the opportunity, and how shifting global energy and trade dynamics are once again increasing the strategic importance of African infrastructure and commodities.

«Chiunque ascolta queste mie parole e le mette in pratica, sarà simile a un uomo saggio, che ha costruito la sua casa sulla roccia. Cadde la pioggia, strariparono i fiumi... ma essa non cadde».In questa meditazione, Andrea Riccardi ricorda la scomparsa di Léopold Djogbédé, responsabile della Comunità di Sant'Egidio in Benin. Léopold viene ricordato come l'incarnazione dell'uomo saggio del Vangelo, che ha fondato la propria vita non sulle parole sterili, ma sulla roccia dell'ascolto e della messa in pratica della Parola di Dio. Avvicinatosi alla Comunità sin dagli anni universitari a Dakar, è diventato il vero motore di una vita fraterna e generosa a Cotonou. Guarda il video completo della preghiera su YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/rQutDyyh9Rw

Transforming healthcare delivery in resource-limited contexts around the world calls for compassionate, innovative solutions. Learn how The Luke Commission is bringing healthcare to the most isolated and underserved in Eswatini through a scalable model for advancing health equity.

On May 14, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Benin, Indonesia, Madagascar, Namibia, Vanuatu, and a few other countries celebrated a National Holiday, complete with the closing of schools, banks, and government offices. In Germany, the holiday is called “Christi Himmelfahrt”, which likely brings a smile to us English speakers! “Christi Himmelfahrt” literally means “Christ's Heavenly Journey” and is a celebration of the day JESUS Ascended back to heaven, 40 days after His resurrection. Like Christmas, in most places, it has been highly secularized, often losing any real connection to the earthly life and ministry of JESUS. Learning this, raised a question for me. “Why don't we celebrate it?” The Ascension of JESUS back to heaven brought many incredible, tangible blessings to our lives. In fact, after some intense study, I would say that it rivals Christmas Day in the number and power of the blessings it provides us! I'm praying you'll make plans now to join us for this message, as we celebrate all JESUS has done for us in HIS return to heaven! Pastor Joe Still

Here's the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New language pages: Lukpa, a Southern Gur language spoken in Benin and Togo. Chepang, a Binanderean language spoken in Morobe Province of Papua New Guinea. Mungbam (Mùŋgbàm), a Southern Bantoid language spoken in the Northwest Region of Cameroon. Rengao (Rơngao), a North Bahnaric language spoken in […]

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We visit southern Benin to hear the story of the Temple of Pythons and clear up some misconceptions about one of the world's most misunderstood spiritual systems.  READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-temple-of-pythons-ouidah-benin Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What is cultural distress? It is a negative response rooted in a cultural conflict where the patient lacks control over their situation. It results in more physiologic effects on the body resulting in allostatic overload. To prevent this, healthcare practitioners must use strategies such as cultural humility to help patients navigate healthcare. Come find the best ways to deliver culturally sensitive care in any setting.

Lagos will humble you. And Ovie the Stunner has the receipts.

Ned completes his lap of Benin, in which a Latvian listens to the German National Anthem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Een universeel verhaal over identiteit, afkomst, familie en uiteindelijk: je plek claimen. Uitgegeven door Spring Spreker: Nanoah Struik

Libano: Sotto le bombe, mentre la diplomazia parla.Iran: prossimi negoziati sempre in Islamabad.Spagna: sanatoria per mezzo milione di migranti.La guerra in Sudan entra nel suo quarto anno. Benin: elezioni senza scelta.Turchia: secondo attacco in una scuola in due giorni.Ratko Mladic, il "macellaio della Bosnia", viene colpito da un ictus mentre sconta l'ergastolo. Cina: artista dissidente sotto processo. Stati Uniti: Allarme per la scomparsa di 10 scienziati dal 2023, la Casa Bianca rompe il silenzio.Questo e molto altro nel notiziario di Radio Bullets a cura di Barbara Schiavulli 

Fruitful domestic and international medical missions overlap in multiple ways. Both require cross-cultural skills, a willingness to work with limited resources, courage in the face of potentially dangerous situations, and possible disapproval from friends and family. Each is excellent preparation for the other. Many international workers spend furlough time working in American Christian health centers--and vice-versa.

Grace Benin, the coach of Hopkins girls and Maple Grove boys join the Vibecast to share some insights on her first couple of seasons coaching. what she's learned along the way, how she leverages her swimming experience to be a more effective coach, and what advice she has for those youngsters considering making the jump into coaching

LEITURA BÍBLICA DO DIA: ISAÍAS 42:5-9 PLANO DE LEITURA ANUAL: 1 SAMUEL 15–16; LUCAS 10:25-42  Já fez seu devocional hoje? Aproveite e marque um amigo para fazer junto com você! Confira:  Genoveva tinha que “ser os olhos” de seus três filhos, todos nascidos com catarata congênita. Sempre que os levava para sua aldeia na República do Benin, na África Ocidental, amarrava o seu bebê nas costas e segurava a mão dos dois mais velhos, atenta a qualquer perigo. Em uma cultura que acredita que a cegueira era causada por feitiçaria, Genoveva desesperou--se e clamou a Deus por ajuda. Então, certo homem contou-lhe sobre o Mercy Ships (Navios de misericórdia), um ministério que oferece importantes cirurgias e honra Jesus ao trazer esperança e cura aos necessitados. Sem saber se poderiam ajudá-la, aproximou-se deles. Quando as crian ças acordaram após suas cirurgias, elas podiam ver! A história de Deus sempre foi sobre estar ao lado daqueles envoltos em trevas e trazer-lhes à Sua luz. O profeta Isaías decla rou que Deus seria “uma luz para guiar as nações” (ISAÍAS 42:6). Ele iria abrir “os olhos dos cegos” (v.7), restaurando não só a visão física, mas também a visão espiritual. Prometeu-lhes segurar a mão de Seu povo (v.6). Deus restaurou a visão aos cegos e trouxe luz aos que viviam nas trevas. Se você se sente derrotado pela escuridão, apegue-se à esperança, à medida que se reveste das promessas de nosso amoroso Pai, pedindo-lhe que a Sua luz o ilumine.  Por: AMY BOUCHER PYE 

Voters in Benin will head to the elections on April 12 to choose a new president. The winner of the vote will take over from the current leader, Patrice Talon - who is stepping down after two terms and a decade in power. The two candidates in the poll are 49-year-old finance minister Romuald Wadagni, who will face off against opposition candidate Paul Hounkpè. We hear the priorities of young voters in the election. And we get up close with Ify Adenuga, mother to British-Nigerian Rapper, Skepta as she shares what it was like raising a child who wanted to be a rapper?Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Keikantse Shumba and Blessing Aderogba Technical Producer: Mbarak Abdallah Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga Editor: Maryam Abdalla

Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Awais Ahmad discuss the deadly flooding in Afghanistan and Pakistan, plus more on elections in Peru and Benin, meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, and a major strike impacting the Los Angeles Unified School District.Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and many more. These stories and others are also available in our free weekly Forecast newsletter.This episode includes work from Factal editors Awais Ahmad, Vivian Wang, Clara Ip Wai Nam, Jess Fino, and Theresa Seiger. Produced and edited by Jimmy Lovaas. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe. Have feedback, suggestions, or events we've missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.comWhat's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping, and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety, and emergency management teams. If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog, or email us at hello@factal.com.Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog.Copyright © 2026 Factal. All rights reserved.

Sign up for the new free Friday newsletter! www.send7.org/newsletterWorld news in 7 minutes. Thursday 9th April 2026.Today : Iran-US ceasefire. Israel Lebanon bombing. Timor crime. Finland TikTok. Greece social media ban. Ukraine Russian oil hit. Eritrea defections. Benin election. Anthropic too powerful. Flying baby.SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts and vocabulary list written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week.Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week.We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities. You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportWith Stephen DevincenziContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us! We do not consent to the podcast being used to train AI.Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Juliet Martin and Ben Mallett every morning. Transcripts, vocabulary lists, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated daily news in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.Get your daily news and improve your English listening in the time it takes to make a coffee.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

In the fall of 1984, I was sitting in a darkened lecture hall at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, watching slides click through a Kodak Carousel projector. Greek marble. Benin bronze. Mughal miniature. Japanese woodblock. The professor's argument was plain: these works endured because they were beautiful, and beauty was the thread that connected every person in that room to every person who had ever stood before the original object. Down the hall, in a different semester, a film professor made a different case. Beauty, he said, was larger than prettiness. The ugly, the reprehensible, the fantastic, the comic: all of these were forms of beauty because all of them enchanted and instructed. A movie theater was a secular chapel. We watch together because beauty is a collective event. Both professors were right. Both were incomplete. And the question that has taken me forty years to formulate is the question my new book, The Human Universal Beautiful, attempts to answer: if beauty connects and instructs, who controls the connection? Who writes the lesson plan?

La historia de las amazonas está relacionada con antiguos mitos clásicos o americanos. Sin embargo, hay referencias históricas que nos dicen que fueron reales. En el antiguo reino africano de Dahomey, hoy Benin, encontramos el último grupo de amazonas que acabó hace apenas un siglo. A ellas y a su historia dedicaremos el cronovisor de Jesús Callejo. Luego no dejamos de hablar de reinas. Viajamos a Egipto de la mano del egiptólogo italiano Gianluca Miniaci quien nos hace de cicerone de la reina extraordinaria mujer, reina madre de la XVIII de Egipto. En su sección de historia de las palabras, José Luis Díaz Prieto nos trae la palabra "baladí". Y acabamos con Rafael Sánchez, autor de Teatro, arte y para-teatro en el siglo XVII. La festividad del Corpus Christi en Murcia, con quien hablamos del origen de esta festividad

Diversas referencias históricas indican que estos grupos de mujeres guerreras existieron realmente. Un ejemplo claro lo encontramos en el antiguo reino africano de Dahomey, en el actual Benin. Estas mujeres formaron una élite militar al servicio del rey, conocidas por su disciplina, su entrenamiento riguroso y su papel destacado en la defensa del reino, convirtiéndose en uno de los casos mejor documentados

In this dynamic session, participants will begin to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can support missionary work. From content creation in fundraising to administrative support and research tools, AI can revolutionize how missionaries serve and connect. Learn about the practical benefits of AI, such as automating repetitive tasks, improving communication, researching important topics, and fostering creativity. We’ll also discuss the ethical challenges and potential pitfalls of using AI in ministry. Discover specific resources and strategies to enhance your work while staying grounded in biblical principles.

Um homem retraça o passado da família, e pais retraçam a história deles para o filho. No primeiro ato: um beninense descobre raízes no Brasil. Por Vinicius Luiz. No segundo ato: um sitcom de família vira um thriller indesejado. Por Fernanda Bastos e Luiz Mauricio Azevedo. A transcrição do episódio está disponível no site da Rádio Novelo: https://bit.ly/transcriçãoep170 Membros do Clube da Novelo podem ouvir os episódios do Rádio Novelo Apresenta antecipadamente, além de ter acesso a uma newsletter especial e a eventos com a nossa equipe. Quem assinar o plano anual ganha de brinde uma bolsa da Novelo. Assine em ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.radionovelo.com.br/clube⁠⁠⁠ Inscreva-se no canal da Rádio Novelo no YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@R%C3%A1dioNovelo Siga a Rádio Novelo no Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radionovelo/ Palavras-chave: Retornados, Agudás, Islamismo, Revolta, Malês, Benin, Escravizados, assédio sexual, crime organizado, escritores, ameaças. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever considered your profession as a ministry? Come to this session and hear about the biblical roots of nursing as ministry, your sacred calling to serve, and the importance of paying attention to those divine appointments. We will also talk about finding your passion and being persistent, all while drawing on the power of the Holy Spirit.

Kate Adie introduces stories on Mexico's cartel war, President Trump's State of the Union address, the Russian soldiers escaping the front-line, and a slow boat journey in Benin.Mexico was rocked by a violent rampage this week, after the drug lord, El Mencho, died following a fire-fight between his bodyguards and Mexican military commandos. It's stark evidence of the challenges facing President Claudia Sheinbaum as she vows to take on the country's criminal gangs. Quentin Sommerville reports on the fallout following El Mencho's death and the disturbingly deadly rivalry between the cartels.'Our country is winning again,' was President Donald Trump's rallying cry at his State of the Union address this week in Washington DC, citing success in the jobs market and stopping illegal crossings at the southern border. But his sinking approval ratings suggest he's not necessarily convincing the public. Anthony Zurcher watched on in the House Chamber.The exact toll on Russian forces in Ukraine has been closely guarded by the Kremlin, but estimates suggest more than a million Russian troops have been killed or injured over the past four years. For those who refuse to fight the consequences can be severe. Ben Steele met Russian troops who have escaped the front-line, at great personal cost.The small West African nation of Benin is made up of around fifty different ethnic groups and languages. Most of the population is concentrated in the South - home to the country's main cities, such as the port of Cotonou. While Benin has only a handful of highways, its lush inter-connected lagoons provide a vital commercial artery. Sara Wheeler took a trip down the Black River.Producer: Serena Tarling Production coordinators: Katie Morrison Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

The BBC gains access to Iran for the first time since anti-government protests were brutally crushed. The country is marking the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in the shadow of last month's deadly crackdown and looming threats of US military action. Also: nine people are killed in a school shooting in Canada; Russia limits access to Telegram; England returns some of the bronzes looted from Benin; how to train your brain to reduce the risk of getting dementia; and what to watch at the Berlin Film Festival.

More than 3500 athletes from 93 countries will be competing for 195 medals at the Milan-Cortina Games. Three countries will be making their Winter Olympic debuts at the 2026 Games, the African nations of Benin and Guinea Bissau along with the United Arab Emirates. But with the established winter sport nations such as Norway, the United States of America, Canada and Germany looking to dominate the medal table once again, how hard is it for new countries to compete on the world stage?Eight African nations will be represented this time with Eritrea, Kenya, Madagascar, Morocco, Nigeria and South Africa along with the two debutants taking part. South Africa is sending its largest ever team with five athletes, but over six decades since an African nation made its Winter Olympics debut, the continent's first medal remains elusive.Matt Smith only took up the sport three years ago and is now going to be South Africa's sole cross-country skier in the upcoming games. He tells Lee James why he hopes his inclusion can inspire generations to come, and why he's been nicknamed the 'Snowbok'. Simidele Adeagbo became the first Nigerian to compete at the Winter Olympics in 2018 and was the first black female Olympian in the sport of Skeleton. She says with a more than a billion people on the African continent it's important its athletes are proportionately represented when it comes to the Winter Olympics.Every Monday to Friday, More than the Score tells stories beyond the scoreline from all over the world of sport. From the Winter Olympics to the Super Bowl, the Australian Open to the Diamond League, and netball to Formula 1. We've got interviews with extraordinary athletes like Ivory Coast legend Yaya Toure, boxing royalty Cecilia Braekhus and cycling sprint king Harrie Lavreysen, as well as the experts working behind the scenes, from the referees who run VAR to the coaches keeping athletes in peak form. Plus, we've got the expertise of the BBC's top journalists, who share their insights from decades of covering sport at all levels. And if you've got your own take on the stories we cover, we'd love to hear from you. Email morethanthescore@bbc.co.uk, or WhatsApp us on 0044 800 032 0470. You can find more information, along with our privacy notice, on our website: www.bbcworldservice.com/morethanthescore

Nestled between Ghana, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Nigeria, Benin is a rich sliver of West Africa too often overlooked. This program puts Afropop's spotlight on Benin, starting with the country's favorite daughter. International star Angelique Kidjo looks back on her musical education in the Benin capital, Cotonou, as she walks us through the songs on her album Oyo, which spans covers of songs by James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Miriam Makeba, and Benin's own Bella Bellow. We meet the 70s "vodoun funk" band Orchestre Poly-Rythmo, who are still going strong, and recently made their belated US debut. We move forward to present a chat with Lionel Loueke, a Beninois guitarist who has moved on to become one of the most original voices in contemporary American jazz. The program ends with a remembrance of the brilliant Malian guitarist and singer Lobi Traore. APWW PGM #594 Originally aired in 2010

Aaron Miller, Vice President of International Ministry at The Voice of the Martyrs, looks back to recount changes and transitions he saw during 2025 in places like Syria, Turkmenistan, Tanzania, and Saudi Arabia. He also shares stories of sitting down with fellow believers in hostile areas and restricted nations and how VOM's work expanded in countries such as Benin, Indonesia, Morocco, and western Nepal. "In times of transition," Aaron says, "our staff sees opportunities." VOM's field staff is excited by the chance to reach new places, which allows them to learn the needs of our persecuted brothers and sisters, pray for them specifically and find the best ways VOM can serve. You'll hear how VOM is facilitating gatherings where pastors and gospel workers meet brothers and sisters doing similar work in other closed countries. These gatherings are opportunities to hear testimonies, pray together and worship the Lord freely with other persecuted Christians. Listen as Aaron shares sacred sentences written in a letter from an imprisoned pastor thanking VOM for taking care of his wife and children. "I want to thank you for ministering to orphans of living fathers," the pastor wrote, "ministering to widows of living husbands." Hear how you can pray for the specific needs of persecuted Christians, and request your free copy of VOM's 2026 Global Prayer Guide to help you know how to pray throughout this year for Christians in India, Venezuela, and many more hostile areas and restricted nations. The VOM App for your smartphone or tablet will help you pray daily in 2026 for persecuted Christians in nations like North Korea, Nigeria and Bangladesh, as well as provide free access to e-books, audiobooks, video content and feature films. Download the VOM App for your iOS or Android device today.

Join historian Greg Jenner for a fast-paced, funny and fact-packed journey through the history of the Kingdom of Benin full of powerful rulers, incredible art, and some very questionable British behaviour.This episode of Dead Funny History is bursting with jokes, sketches and sound effects that bring the past to life for families and Key Stage 2 learners. Discover how the Ogisos, “rulers of the sky”, gave way to the Obas, god-like kings who rebuilt cities and led armies. Learn about Queen Idia, the original palace-owning mum, and the guilds of artists who created the famous Benin Bronzes, many of which were looted during British colonisation.From Portuguese coconut diplomacy to British invasions to the trading of enslaved people and the destruction of Benin City in 1897.Perfect for curious kids, families, and fans of You're Dead To Me, this is history with humour, heart and high production value. Expect sketches, spoof news reports, and a quiz to test your memory. Written by Gabby Hutchinson Crouch, Athena Kugblenu and Dr Emma Nagouse Host: Greg Jenner Performers: Mali Ann Rees and John-Luke Roberts Producer: Dr Emma Nagouse Associate Producer: Gabby Hutchinson Crouch Audio Producer: Emma Weatherill Script Consultant: Barnaby Phillips Production Coordinator: Liz Tuohy Production Manager: Jo Kyle Sound Designer: Peregrine AndrewsA BBC Studios Production

Tommy and Ben explain how President Trump forfeited our advantage in the artificial intelligence race by allowing Nvidia to sell advanced AI chips to China, break down the new White House National Security Strategy document and debate whether it matters, and explain how fighting between Thailand and Cambodia and between the DRC and Rwanda has exposed Trump's “peacemaker” image as a sham. They also talk about the lack of progress on a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, the bizarre story of a fake coup in Guinea Bissau, an attempted coup in Benin, troubling reports from Yemen's civil war, and former British Prime Minister Liz Truss's hilariously bad podcast debut. Then Tommy speaks to Anika Wells, Australia's Minister for Communications and Sport, about the country's social media ban for kids under 16.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.