Benin's citizenship law carries significance in part because of the role it played in the transatlantic slave trade.

Imagine discovering a path back to your ancestral homeland, a place where history whispers through ancient routes and memorials. For many descendants of enslaved Africans, this is becoming a reality in Benin,

Benin hopes that its latest moves will promote cultural tourism. The country’s coastline is part of what was once known as the Slave Coast