People take part in a boat parade on Lake Nokoue, north of Cotonou, Benin, March 7, 2026. A large boat parade was held Saturday afternoon in So-Ava, about 40 km north of Benin's economic capital Cotonou, to officially launch the country's celebrations for International Women's Day. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)
People take part in a boat parade on Lake Nokoue, north of Cotonou, Benin, March 7, 2026. A large boat parade was held Saturday afternoon in So-Ava, about 40 km north of Benin's economic capital Cotonou, to officially launch the country's celebrations for International Women's Day. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)