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Council of the European Union
Source: Council of the European Union |

European Peace Facility: Council adopts an assistance measure in support of Beninese Armed Forces

Through this assistance measure, the EU will provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft and Unmanned Air Systems

The Council today adopted an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility worth €11.75 million to support the Beninese Armed Forces. It will, in particular, focus on supporting the Operation Mirador deployed in the northern parts of Benin since 2022. Through this assistance measure, the EU will provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft and  Unmanned Air…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain |

Bahrain: Foreign Minister meets Benin counterpart

During the meeting, they discussed ways to promote cooperation in various sectors

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdullatif Rashid Al-Zayani, met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Benin, Shegun Adjadi Bakari, on the sidelines of the 78th session of the UNGA. During the meeting, they discussed ways to promote cooperation in various sectors. They also signed a joint statement to establish…

Kingdom of Morocco - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates
Source: Kingdom of Morocco - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates |

Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita Holds Talks with His Counterpart from Benin

The Republic of Benin welcomed the constant efforts made by the Kingdom of Morocco, under the wise and enlightened leadership of HM King Mohammed VI, to promote peace and development in Africa

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita, held talks, on September 12, 2023 in Rabat, with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Benin, Mr. Olushegun Adjadi Bakari. Following the talks, the two ministers signed a joint communiqué between the Kingdom of…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • Matthew Antwi, lorry driver and coconut haulier, is wasting less time and feeling calmer thanks to the renovated road and its new lighting.
    • The project is funded jointly by the African Development Bank, the European Union, the West African Development Bank, the Islamic Development Bank and the Global Environment
    • An aerial view of the Togokomè-Avépozo section of the Lomé-Cotonou road, built thanks to support from the African Development Bank, the European Union and other partners
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Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

Community gearing up for progress as renovated Lomé-Cotonou road slashes travel times

The project provides a direct benefit to transport users and indirectly benefits 1.7 million people in the two countries

Matthew Antwi is a haulier and works for a Nigerian business that exports coconuts. He regularly drives the Lomé-Cotonou road from his home country Ghana to deliver the nuts to Nigeria. “A few years ago, it took around two hours to complete all the formalities at the border and up…

Union Catholique Africaine de la Presse (UCAP) – Refresher Program

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    • West African media professionals pledge to promote interreligious dialogue and peace
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Source: Union Catholique Africaine de la Presse (UCAP) – Refresher Program |

West African media professionals pledge to promote interreligious dialogue and peace

The Refresher Program 2023 brought together eighty (80) participants came from nine (9) countries which are Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal and Togo

The 8th "Refresher Program" of West African Catholic journalists and communicators gathered within the African Catholic Press Union (UCAP) (www.facebook.com/UcapOfficialPage) was held from August 9 to August 17, 2023 at the Saint Jean Eudes Center in Atrokpocodji in the town of Abomey-Calavi, a neighboring town of Cotonou in the Republic…

The State House, Abuja
Source: The State House, Abuja |

As Conjoined Twins, We Share Responsibility of Lifting our Economies, President Tinubu Tells Beninise Leader in Cotonou

The proximity of the two countries, and similarity in economy, and outlook on development, makes it compulsory to collectively pursue same goal of growth, and elevating the populace, particularly the youths

Honoring a rare invitation as Special Guest at the 63rd Independence anniversary of Republic of Benin, Tuesday, in Cotonou, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said the commonality of cultures, history and demographics of both countries will be explored to the advantage of citizens. President Tinubu, who was invited by the President…

United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation
Source: United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation |

United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders congratulate President of Benin on National Day

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai also sent similar message to President Talon on the occasion

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Patrice Talon of Benin on the occasion of his country's National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka |

President Patrice Talon of Benin urged Sri Lankan investors to capitalize on the abundant cotton production in Benin and invest in yarn and textile mills

President Patrice Talon warmly welcomed Ambassador Kananathan and reciprocated by conveying his friendly greetings to his Sri Lankan counterpart

The Sri Lanka High Commissioner in Kenya, Veluppillai Kananathan, who is also concurrently accredited to the Republic of Benin, presented his letter of credence to the President of Benin, Patrice Talon, in Cotonou on June 13, 2023. The credentials ceremony was held at the Presidential Palace. Kananathan was the first…

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) |

Enable West African countries to capture the demographic dividend and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)

The DDSB program is anchored in the ECA support to Member States to implement the 2017 African Union roadmap on harnessing the demographic dividend through massive investments in youth

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Sub-Regional Office for West Africa in partnerships with the Consortium Régional pour la Recherche en Economie Générationnelle (CREG) is organizing a regional workshop on Demographic Dividend Sensitive budgeting (DDSB) on 4 – 7 July 2023 in Niamey, Niger on “Alignment of the Demographic Dividend Monitoring…

International Trade Centre
Source: International Trade Centre |

Benin paves the way for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and big data with Salon de l'Entrepreneuriat Numérique et de l’Intelligence Artificielle (SENIA)

The trade show is not only a platform for exchange but also an environment for business and networking between professionals in the sector

For the second year running, the Digital Entrepreneurship and Artificial Intelligence Trade Show (known as SENIA in French) took place in Cotonou on 12 and 13 May. Attracting almost 1,000 participants, the event reflects Benin's drive to become a major player in artificial intelligence (AI) in West Africa. The debates…