U.S. Embassy in Benin

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…

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…

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. 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…

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…

PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 1, 2022   The United States is committed to strengthening global resiliency and democratic renewal, and…

U.S. Embassy Chargée d’Affaires, a.i. Stephanie Arnold officially launched the Grand Fair of the 2021 Academy of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) at conference room Le Marin…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

COTONOU, Benin, 24 January 2022 – The United States Government is assisting the Benin Human Rights Commission (BHRC) to train human rights officers, who will…

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Cotonou, Benin (20 January 2022)  Location: Benin, countrywide   Event: The Government of Benin has extended the amount of time needed…

Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy Cotonou, Benin Location: Worldwide Subject: Travel to the United States on Expired U.S. Passports If you are overseas and your…

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Cotonou, Benin Location: Worldwide: Event: The Government of Benin has announced a new testing protocol and will require all travelers bound…

Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Cotonou, Benin Location: Benin, countrywide  Event: During the December and January holiday season there is the potential for increased crime and…

Remarks By President Biden At The Summit For Democracy Opening Session THE PRESIDENT:  Well, hello everyone, and welcome to the first Summit for Democracy. This…

Location: Worldwide: Event: On December 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement a one-day COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers over age two…