The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens that there is a demonstration occurring in the Zogbo neighborhood near the Cotonou Stadium consisting of about 500 demonstrators who have set tires on fire and made the area inaccessible.  Police have blocked both directions on the Rue De Lomé leading North and South in the direction of the ... Read More»

Though Cotonou’s International Airport remains open, Benin’s aviation authority informed the U.S. Embassy that Air France and Air Brussels have cancelled all flights to and from Cotonou until needed repairs are made to the tarmac.  Regional airline and smaller aircraft flights may also be disrupted.  Please note that the flight cancellations and possible disruptions are not ... Read More»

The Beninese government has announced that Beninese land borders will be closed from tonight, Sunday, April 26, 2015 at 12:00AM until Monday, April 27, 2015 at 06:00AM due to the legislative elections taking place on Sunday, April 26, 2015.  The U.S. Embassy recommends that U.S. citizens monitor local news stations for updates, plan travel accordingly, ... Read More»