Benin: renovation of voodoo squares in the capital Porto Novo Voodoo or 'Vodoun' squares in Benin's political capital of Porto Novo are steeped in history, yet they are being abandoned and left to the elderly, who are struggling to preserve them. To the joy of local families and tourists, these historic squares are being renovated as part of a reconstruction programme. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES \\n\\n