For decades a narrow waterway in Ganvie, Benin has been a discreet rendezvous point for young couples to meet -- safe under cover of darkness, far away from strict families and prying eyes. Now the so ...

A unique and fascinating lake village of bamboo and teak stilted houses is attracting more tourists than ever before. Often dubbed as ‘the Venice of Africa’ , Ganvié is located near the southern ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The 'lovers' channel' in Benin, which for a long time brought together hearts looking for love, is gradually falling out of favour ...

Now the so-called "lovers' channel" in west Africa's largest lake city risks becoming a relic of the past, the once-adventurous secret meeting place rendered obsolete by loosening social norms and ...