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Source: Government of Canada | Apr 08, 2024

Minister Hussen highlights Canada’s strong engagement in Africa during visit to Benin, Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda

During his trip, he reaffirmed Canada’s engagement in Africa, particularly in support of empowering women and girls, increasing green economic growth and ensuring a more prosperous world for all

Yesterday, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, concluded his trip to Benin, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda. During his trip, he reaffirmed Canada’s engagement in Africa, particularly in support of empowering women and girls, increasing green economic growth and ensuring a more prosperous world for all.…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) | Apr 08, 2024

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) champions youth engagement at global youth dialogue in Cotonou, Bénin

Highlighting the significance of youth participation in policy formulation, Prof. SOW SARR reassured that the outcome document of the forum would reflect the aspirations and inputs of the youth

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) reinforces its commitment to youth empowerment and regional development through the active participation of Professor Fatou SOW SARR, Commissioner for Human Development and Social Affairs, at the inaugural Global Youth Dialogue held in Cotonou, Republic of Benin, on April 5-6, 2024. At…

Source: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation | Apr 03, 2024

Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Benin Olushegun Adjadi Bakari

The ministers exchanged opinions on certain aspects of Russian-Beninese relations, including the development of political dialogue and the expansion of trade, economic, and cultural ties

On April 2, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov had a telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Benin Olushegun Adjadi Bakari at the initiative of the Beninese side. The Foreign Minister of Benin conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of those killed in the terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall. He…

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Source: Energy Capital & Power | Mar 22, 2024

Benin’s Upstream Resurgence Sparks Interest ahead of Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024

As Benin’s flagship Sèmè Field undergoes redevelopment, the country is seeking renewed upstream investment, which will be spotlighted at the upcoming Invest in African Energy forum

With prior drilling having confirmed deepwater accumulations, Benin is seeking to revive its exploration and production sector to reveal additional oil and gas resources. The West African nation is pursuing improved energy security and reduced reliance on energy imports from neighboring countries like Ghana and Ivory Coast. Opportunities to invest…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) | Feb 23, 2024

Development of the Geo-extractives Sector in the Region: 4th Edition of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Mining & Petroleum Forum opens in Cotonou

The ECOWAS Mining and Petroleum Forum (ECOMOF 2024) opens at the Palais de Congress, in Cotonou under the Theme – “Geo-extractive resources and technologies: what are the strategies to pool for creation of value addition in West Africa?”

ECOWAS and the Government of Republic of Benin hosts the 4th Edition of ECOWAS Mining & Petroleum Forum (ECOMOF 2024). The ECOMOF which opens today, February 22, 2024, will hold till to February 24, in Cotonou, Republic of Benin. ECOMOF was established by the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State…

Source: International Trade Centre | Jan 31, 2024

Entrepreneurs from Benin learn digital marketing skills

Over two months, 676 Beninese start-ups and companies learned how to develop their web presence and acquire new customers online

A digital adventure from the north to the south of Benin TikTok, Canva, Facebook, Whatsapp Business and Google My Business hold no more secrets for them. With the BeniBiz training programme, they forged a digital marketing culture and gained a better understanding of the web’s economic opportunities. In all, 676…

Source: The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) | Jan 23, 2024

Promoting transboundary management for sustainable socio-economic development in the Gulf of Guinea

This mission builds upon previous efforts by AU-IBAR in the beneficiary countries (Benin and Togo) for the national validation of the report on the State of Transboundary Marine Environment (SoME)

From January 21st to 27th, 2024, AU-IBAR is on a mission in the republics of Benin and Togo. The mission is dedicated to supporting the implementation of a Transboundary Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) initiative between the two nations. Funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), under the project…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka | Jan 22, 2024

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Visa Exemption for Holders of Diplomatic, Official and Service Passports between Sri Lanka and Benin signed in Kampala

The Agreement facilitates holders of Diplomatic, Official and Service Passport holders of the two countries to enter and stay in the territory of either country for up to thirty (30) days without having to obtain prior visa

Sri Lanka and the Republic of Benin on Saturday, 20 January 2024 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) relating to Visa Exemption for holders of Diplomatic, Official and Service Passports. The MoU was signed in Kampala, Uganda on the sidelines of the 19th Summit of Heads of State and Government of…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar | Jan 22, 2024

Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Meets Foreign Ministers of Benin, Colombia

The meetings dealt with cooperation relations between Qatar and the two countries, in addition to a host of topics of mutual interest

HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi held separate meetings with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Benin Olushegun Adjadi Bakari and HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Colombia Alvaro Leyva, on the margin of the Third South Summit…

Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) | Jan 19, 2024

Benin announced as latest beneficiary of unlocked climate finance lending from Room 2 Run Sovereign Programme, a joint initiative of the African Development Bank and the United Kingdom (UK)

The Bank provided a loan of $129 million to the project to improve living conditions in secondary towns throughout Benin by implementing various climate adaptation activities

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and the UK have announced the Secondary Town Stormwater Drainage Project in Benin as the latest beneficiary project under the Room to Run Sovereign transaction (R2RS). Under the R2RS transaction, the UK Government provided a guarantee to the Bank, unlocking additional climate finance for projects…

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