American singer Ciara is among the first public figures granted Beninese citizenship under a new law for descendants of enslaved Africans. It’s a powerful gesture of inclusion and belonging, acknowledging history and welcoming diasporic connections home.
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Ciara parmi les premières citoyennes béninoises issues de la traite esclavagiste

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La chanteuse américaine Ciara fait partie des premières personnalités publiques à obtenir la citoyenneté béninoise, grâce à une loi reconnaissant les descendants d’Africains réduits en esclavage. Un geste de justice, d’inclusion et d’ancrage aux racines.

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