Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on a Vision for Peace and Progress on Food Security in...
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield U.S. Representative to the United Nations Accra, Ghana August 5, 2022 AS DELIVERED Good afternoon. I want to start by thanking Pro Vice…
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Cotonou, Benin
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Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT)
U.S. Embassy Cotonou will host the Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT) on the following date and time: Testing window dates: October 1 – October 2, 2022…
The U.S. Marks 246th Anniversary of Independence and Decades of Cooperation with Benin
COTONOU, July 6, 2022 – U.S. Embassy Cotonou marked the 246th anniversary of the Independence of the United States at a ceremony attended by members…
U.S. Embassy Builds Journalists’ Skills in Writing and Reporting
COTONOU- June 17, 2022 – Ambassador Brian Shukan closed a five-day training on journalism writing skills at U.S. Embassy Cotonou. Working with American journalist Linda…
U.S., Benin, Niger Make Progress on Strengthening Cross-Border Transportation
COTONOU, Benin (May 13, 2022) – The U.S. government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and representatives from the Governments of Benin and Niger met May 12-13…
U.S. Ambassador Shukan Presents Credential Letter to President of the Republic of Benin Patrice...
The new U.S. Ambassador to Benin, Brian Shukan, presented his credential letter to the President of the Republic of Benin Patrice Talon on May 5…
Statement by President Joe Biden on the Occasion of World Press Freedom Day 2022
We live in perilous times for press freedom. At least eleven journalists have been killed in Ukraine in recent weeks. Another 11 have been wounded…
Statement by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on the Occasion of Eid al-Fitr
As Muslims in the United States and around the world conclude the month of Ramadan and celebrate Eid al-Fitr, Jill and I extend our warmest…
U.S. Embassy Cotonou Extends Wishes for a Blessed Ramadan
U.S. Ambassador to Benin Brian Shukan wished a blessed Ramadan to the Muslim community by joining U.S. Embassy staff in donating food items to mosques…
MLK Slam Contest: U.S. Mission Cotonou Promotes English Learning through Poetry
On April 6, 2022, U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Karen Gustafson de Andrade, presented prizes to the five winners of the 6th Annual Martin Luther King…
The Spirit of Partnership: Implementing the U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 1, 2022 The United States is committed to strengthening global resiliency and democratic renewal, and…
The United States Support Women Entrepreneurship through the 2021 AWE GROW-UP Week
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Vice President Kamala Harris Announces Additional U.S. Funding to Respond to Humanitarian Needs in Ukraine...
During her trip to Warsaw, Poland, today, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris announced nearly $53 million in new humanitarian assistance from the United States government, through the…
Deputy Chief of Mission of U.S. Embassy Tours Borgou and Alibori Departments
The Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) of U.S. Embassy Cotonou, Karen Gustafson de Andrade, toured the departments of Borgou and Alibori from February 14 to…
Statement by President Biden on Russia’s Unprovoked and Unjustified Attack on Ukraine
The prayers of the entire world are with the people of Ukraine tonight as they suffer an unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces.…
U.S. Food Blogger Explores Links between American and Benin’s Cuisines
Embassy Cotonou was pleased to host American chef and entrepreneur Vallery Lomas from January 31 to February 4, 2022. During her visit, Ms. Lomas explored…
The United States Supports Training Workshop for Regional Human Rights Officers
COTONOU, Benin, 24 January 2022 – The United States Government is assisting the Benin Human Rights Commission (BHRC) to train human rights officers, who will…
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