Described as untouchable, sworn in as virgins, swift decapitation was their trademark in the present-day Republic of Benin. The Dahomey Amazons are the only documented all female official frontline ...

The book, History of All-female military warriors and African Kingdom of Dahomey, has profoundly covered the history of Dahomey, formerly known as the Republic of Benin. In writing this book, in-depth ...

A new ruler of the former military kingdom of Dahomey in modern-day Benin was designated on Saturday, after the death of the previous monarch, last year. Dah Sagbadjou Glele succeeds Dah Dedjalagni ...