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Santa Claus Meets Children in Villages - Benin

Children take part in a Christmas-themed event held in Ganvie water village, near Cotonou, Benin, December 23, 2025. Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Claus Meets Children in Villages - Benin

Children take part in a Christmas-themed event held in Ganvie water village, near Cotonou, Benin, December 23, 2025. Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Claus Meets Children in Villages - Benin

Children take part in a Christmas-themed event held in Ganvie water village, near Cotonou, Benin, December 23, 2025. Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Claus Meets Children in Villages - Benin

Children take part in a Christmas-themed event held in Ganvie water village, near Cotonou, Benin, December 23, 2025. Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Claus Meets Children in Villages - Benin

Children take part in a Christmas-themed event held in Ganvie water village, near Cotonou, Benin, December 23, 2025. Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Claus Meets Children in Villages - Benin

People take part in a Christmas-themed event held in Ganvie water village, near Cotonou, Benin, December 23, 2025. Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Claus Meets Children in Villages - Benin

Children take part in a Christmas-themed event held in Ganvie water village, near Cotonou, Benin, December 23, 2025. Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against The Attempted Military Coup In Benin - Cotonou

People gather to express their support for Beninese President Patrice Talon at Place Bulgarie in Cotonou, the economic capital of Benin, on December 8, 2025. Benin's government said on Sunday that an attempted military mutiny had been foiled in Cotonou, the country's economic capital and largest city, after armed soldiers briefly took over state television to declare that President Patrice Talon was removed from office. The Presidency said the president is safe and that government forces have regained control of the situation. Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against The Attempted Military Coup In Benin - Cotonou

People gather to express their support for Beninese President Patrice Talon at Place Bulgarie in Cotonou, the economic capital of Benin, on December 8, 2025. Benin's government said on Sunday that an attempted military mutiny had been foiled in Cotonou, the country's economic capital and largest city, after armed soldiers briefly took over state television to declare President Patrice Talon was removed from office. The Presidency said the president is safe and that government forces have regained control of the situation. Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against The Attempted Military Coup In Benin - Cotonou

A man holds a sign showing support for Beninese President Patrice Talon at Place Bulgarie in Cotonou, the economic capital of Benin, on December 8, 2025. Benin's government said on Sunday that an attempted military mutiny had been foiled in Cotonou, the country's economic capital and largest city, after armed soldiers briefly took over state television to declare President Patrice Talon was removed from office. The Presidency said the president is safe and that government forces have regained control of the situation. Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against The Attempted Military Coup In Benin - Cotonou

People gather to express their support for Beninese President Patrice Talon at Place Bulgarie in Cotonou, the economic capital of Benin, on December 8, 2025. Benin's government said on Sunday that an attempted military mutiny had been foiled in Cotonou, the country's economic capital and largest city, after armed soldiers briefly took over state television to declare President Patrice Talon was removed from office. The Presidency said the president is safe and that government forces have regained control of the situation. Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against The Attempted Military Coup In Benin - Cotonou

People gather to express their support for Beninese President Patrice Talon at Place Bulgarie in Cotonou, the economic capital of Benin, on December 8, 2025. Benin's government said on Sunday that an attempted military mutiny had been foiled in Cotonou, the country's economic capital and largest city, after armed soldiers briefly took over state television to declare President Patrice Talon was removed from office. The Presidency said the president is safe and that government forces have regained control of the situation. Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against The Attempted Military Coup In Benin - Cotonou

A man holds a sign showing support for Beninese President Patrice Talon at Place Bulgarie in Cotonou, the economic capital of Benin, on December 8, 2025. Benin's government said on Sunday that an attempted military mutiny had been foiled in Cotonou, the country's economic capital and largest city, after armed soldiers briefly took over state television to declare President Patrice Talon was removed from office. The Presidency said the president is safe and that government forces have regained control of the situation. Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Parade For 65th Anniversary Of Independance - Benin

Beninese soldiers take part in a parade marking the 65th anniversary of Benin's independence in Cotonou, Benin, on Aug. 1, 2025. Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Parade For 65th Anniversary Of Independance - Benin

Beninese soldiers take part in a parade marking the 65th anniversary of Benin's independence in Cotonou, Benin, on Aug. 1, 2025. Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Parade For 65th Anniversary Of Independance - Benin

Beninese soldiers take part in a parade marking the 65th anniversary of Benin's independence in Cotonou, Benin, on Aug. 1, 2025. Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Parade For 65th Anniversary Of Independance - Benin

Beninese soldiers take part in a parade marking the 65th anniversary of Benin's independence in Cotonou, Benin, on Aug. 1, 2025. Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Parade For 65th Anniversary Of Independance - Benin

Beninese soldiers take part in a parade marking the 65th anniversary of Benin's independence in Cotonou, Benin, on Aug. 1, 2025. Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Parade For 65th Anniversary Of Independance - Benin

Beninese soldiers take part in a parade marking the 65th anniversary of Benin's independence in Cotonou, Benin, on Aug. 1, 2025. Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Parade For 65th Anniversary Of Independance - Benin

A helicopter with a flag flies during a parade marking the 65th anniversary of Benin's independence over Cotonou, Benin, on Aug. 1, 2025. Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Parade For 65th Anniversary Of Independance - Benin

Beninese soldiers take part in a parade marking the 65th anniversary of Benin's independence in Cotonou, Benin, on Aug. 1, 2025. Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240806) -- BEIJING, Aug. 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People in costumes perform in a mask parade during the Porto Novo Mask Festival in Porto Novo, Benin, Aug. 4, 2024. The festival was held here from Friday to Sunday to showcase the art and culture of Benin's traditional religion Vodun through a mask parade, concerts, seminars and other activities. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BENIN-PORTO NOVO-CULTURE-MASK FESTIVAL-PARADE

(240805) -- PORTO NOVO, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People in costumes perform in a mask parade during the Porto Novo Mask Festival in Porto Novo, Benin, Aug. 4, 2024. The festival was held here from Friday to Sunday to showcase the art and culture of Benin's traditional religion Vodun through a mask parade, concerts, seminars and other activities. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BENIN-PORTO NOVO-CULTURE-MASK FESTIVAL-PARADE

(240805) -- PORTO NOVO, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People in costumes perform in a mask parade during the Porto Novo Mask Festival in Porto Novo, Benin, Aug. 4, 2024. The festival was held here from Friday to Sunday to showcase the art and culture of Benin's traditional religion Vodun through a mask parade, concerts, seminars and other activities. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BENIN-PORTO NOVO-CULTURE-MASK FESTIVAL-PARADE

(240805) -- PORTO NOVO, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People in costumes perform in a mask parade during the Porto Novo Mask Festival in Porto Novo, Benin, Aug. 4, 2024. The festival was held here from Friday to Sunday to showcase the art and culture of Benin's traditional religion Vodun through a mask parade, concerts, seminars and other activities. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BENIN-PORTO NOVO-CULTURE-MASK FESTIVAL-PARADE

(240805) -- PORTO NOVO, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People in costumes perform in a mask parade during the Porto Novo Mask Festival in Porto Novo, Benin, Aug. 4, 2024. The festival was held here from Friday to Sunday to showcase the art and culture of Benin's traditional religion Vodun through a mask parade, concerts, seminars and other activities. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BENIN-PORTO NOVO-CULTURE-MASK FESTIVAL-PARADE

(240805) -- PORTO NOVO, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People in costumes perform in a mask parade during the Porto Novo Mask Festival in Porto Novo, Benin, Aug. 4, 2024. The festival was held here from Friday to Sunday to showcase the art and culture of Benin's traditional religion Vodun through a mask parade, concerts, seminars and other activities. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BENIN-PORTO NOVO-CULTURE-MASK FESTIVAL-PARADE

(240805) -- PORTO NOVO, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People in costumes perform on stilts in a mask parade during the Porto Novo Mask Festival in Porto Novo, Benin, Aug. 4, 2024. The festival was held here from Friday to Sunday to showcase the art and culture of Benin's traditional religion Vodun through a mask parade, concerts, seminars and other activities. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BENIN-PORTO NOVO-CULTURE-MASK FESTIVAL-PARADE

(240805) -- PORTO NOVO, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People in costumes perform in a mask parade during the Porto Novo Mask Festival in Porto Novo, Benin, Aug. 4, 2024. The festival was held here from Friday to Sunday to showcase the art and culture of Benin's traditional religion Vodun through a mask parade, concerts, seminars and other activities. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BENIN-PORTO NOVO-CULTURE-MASK FESTIVAL-PARADE

(240805) -- PORTO NOVO, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People in costumes perform in a mask parade during the Porto Novo Mask Festival in Porto Novo, Benin, Aug. 4, 2024. The festival was held here from Friday to Sunday to showcase the art and culture of Benin's traditional religion Vodun through a mask parade, concerts, seminars and other activities. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BENIN-COTONOU-INDEPENDENCE-64TH ANNIVERSARY

(240801) -- COTONOU, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Beninese soldiers take part in a parade marking the 64th anniversary of Benin's independence in Cotonou, Benin, on Aug. 1, 2024. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BENIN-COTONOU-INDEPENDENCE-64TH ANNIVERSARY

(240801) -- COTONOU, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Beninese soldiers take part in a parade marking the 64th anniversary of Benin's independence in Cotonou, Benin, on Aug. 1, 2024. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BENIN-COTONOU-INDEPENDENCE-64TH ANNIVERSARY

(240801) -- COTONOU, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Beninese soldiers take part in a parade marking the 64th anniversary of Benin's independence in Cotonou, Benin, on Aug. 1, 2024. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BENIN-COTONOU-BIENNALE OUIDAH 2024

(240728) -- COTONOU, July 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An artist sketches at the creators' market as part of the Biennale Ouidah 2024 in Cotonou, Benin, July 26, 2024. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BENIN-COTONOU-BIENNALE OUIDAH 2024

(240728) -- COTONOU, July 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A model presents a creation during a fashion show as part of the Biennale Ouidah 2024 in Cotonou, Benin, July 26, 2024. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BENIN-COTONOU-BIENNALE OUIDAH 2024

(240728) -- COTONOU, July 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A model presents a creation during a fashion show as part of the Biennale Ouidah 2024 in Cotonou, Benin, July 26, 2024. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BENIN-COTONOU-CULTURE-MUSIC FESTIVAL

(240629) -- COTONOU, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A band stages a performance at the 2024 edition of the Benin International Music Festival at the Congress Palace in Cotonou, Benin, on June 28, 2024. More than 20 musicians performed their music to the public during the music festival. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BENIN-COTONOU-CULTURE-MUSIC FESTIVAL

(240629) -- COTONOU, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A singer stages a performance at the 2024 edition of the Benin International Music Festival at the Congress Palace in Cotonou, Benin, on June 28, 2024. More than 20 musicians performed their music to the public during the music festival. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BENIN-COTONOU-CULTURE-MUSIC FESTIVAL

(240629) -- COTONOU, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A singer stages a performance at the 2024 edition of the Benin International Music Festival at the Congress Palace in Cotonou, Benin, on June 28, 2024. More than 20 musicians performed their music to the public during the music festival. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BENIN-COTONOU-CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE-15TH ANNIVERSARY

(240628) -- COTONOU, June 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Student demonstrates Chinese tea art during the 15th anniversary of the Confucius Institute of the University of Abomey-Calavi at Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, Benin, June 27, 2024. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BENIN-COTONOU-CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE-15TH ANNIVERSARY

(240628) -- COTONOU, June 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A student performs Chinese poetry recitation during the 15th anniversary of the Confucius Institute of the University of Abomey-Calavi at Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, Benin, June 27, 2024. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BENIN-COTONOU-CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE-15TH ANNIVERSARY

(240628) -- COTONOU, June 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A student demonstrates traditional Chinese costume during the 15th anniversary of the Confucius Institute of the University of Abomey-Calavi at Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, Benin, June 27, 2024. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BENIN-COTONOU-CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE-15TH ANNIVERSARY

(240628) -- COTONOU, June 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Student demonstrates Chinese tea art during the 15th anniversary of the Confucius Institute of the University of Abomey-Calavi at Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, Benin, June 27, 2024. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)

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BENIN-COTONOU-CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE-15TH ANNIVERSARY

(240628) -- COTONOU, June 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A student performs Chinese poetry recitation during the 15th anniversary of the Confucius Institute of the University of Abomey-Calavi at Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, Benin, June 27, 2024. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)

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BENIN-COTONOU-CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE-15TH ANNIVERSARY

(240628) -- COTONOU, June 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A student demonstrates traditional Chinese costume during the 15th anniversary of the Confucius Institute of the University of Abomey-Calavi at Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, Benin, June 27, 2024. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)

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BENIN-COTONOU-INT'L TEA DAY

(240522) -- COTONOU, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People taste tea at the Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, Benin, May 21, 2024. The Chinese Cultural Center in Benin held here an event to mark the International Tea Day on Tuesday. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)

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BENIN-COTONOU-INT'L TEA DAY

(240522) -- COTONOU, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A student from the Confucius Institute performs Chinese tea art at the Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, Benin, May 21, 2024. The Chinese Cultural Center in Benin held here an event to mark the International Tea Day on Tuesday. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)

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BENIN-COTONOU-INT'L TEA DAY

(240522) -- COTONOU, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit a photo exhibition of Chinese tea culture at the Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, Benin, May 21, 2024. The Chinese Cultural Center in Benin held here an event to mark the International Tea Day on Tuesday. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)

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(SP)BENIN-COTONOU-INTERNATIONAL CYCLING TOUR

(240506) -- COTONOU, May 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Cyclists compete during the 19th International Cycling Tour of Benin in Cotonou, Benin, May 5, 2024. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)

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(SP)BENIN-COTONOU-INTERNATIONAL CYCLING TOUR

(240506) -- COTONOU, May 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Champion Achraf Ed Doghmy of Morocco celebrates during the awarding ceremony for the 19th International Cycling Tour of Benin in Cotonou, Benin, May 5, 2024. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)