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Jobs at the Embassy News & Events News Initiative Launched in Partnership with Benin to Prevent Conflict and Strengthen Communities AFRICOM Commander Visits Benin to Strengthen Bilateral Security Partnership U.S. Government Donates Equipment to Strengthen Partnership with Benin’s Armed Forces U.S. Congressional Delegation Assesses Benin’s Implementation of AGOA Art & Culture Ambassador Mahoney Meets King Kpetoni Koda IV and Imam Razack Issa Samari in Djougou Ambassador Mahoney Visits University of Abomey Calavi Ari Roland Jazz Quartet in Benin Investigative journalism training with Dan Glick Speeches Security & Emergency Messages Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Cotonou, Benin Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Holiday Personal Security Reminder Worldwide Caution Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Personal Travel to Parc W Permitted for Embassy Personnel Video Launch of a Trilateral Mechanism to Improve Stability in Communities The United States and Germany, in partnership with Benin, launched an initiative to prevent conflict called the Coastal States Stability Mechanism (CSSM). The U.S. and German governments seek to improve stability in coastal West African countries. AFRICOM Commander Visits Benin to Strengthen Bilateral Security Partnership U.S. Marine Corps General Michael Langley, Commander, U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Major Michael Woods, Command Senior Enlisted Leader visited Benin May 1-3, 2024, on his first trip to Benin since taking command. U.S. Government Donates Equipment to Strengthen Partnership with Benin’s Armed Forces The U.S. government provided equipment to Benin’s Armed Forces, including four fuel trucks and spare parts, and supplemental items, valued at over 1.8 billion CFA. U.S. Congressional Delegation Assesses Benin’s Implementation of AGOA Ambassador Brian Shukan hosted a bipartisan delegation from the United States Congress from March 28-29. The House Ways and Means Committee, led by Chairman Jason Smith focused on economic opportunities for Benin under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Interview Waiver Processing to Begin March 6 Eligible applicants may qualify for a B1/B2 visa without an interview. Launch of a Trilateral Mechanism to Improve Stability in Communities AFRICOM Commander Visits Benin to Strengthen Bilateral Security Par... U.S. Government Donates Equipment to Strengthen Partnership with Be... U.S. Congressional Delegation Assesses Benin’s Implementation of AGOA Interview Waiver Processing to Begin March 6 Emergency Assistance Emergency Information and Contacts. Learn More Smart Traveler Enrollment Program Enroll for alerts at step.state.gov. Learn More Contact Us Contact Us Learn More Initiative Launched in Partnership with Benin to Prevent Conflict and Strengthen Communities 10 May, 2024 | News , Press Releases Cotonou, Benin – The United States and Germany, in partnership with Benin, launched an initiative to prevent conflict called the Coastal States Stability Mechanism (CSSM). … AFRICOM Commander Visits Benin to Strengthen Bilateral Security Partnership 6 May, 2024 | News , Press Releases Cotonou, Benin – U.S. Marine Corps General Michael Langley, Commander, U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Major Michael Woods, Command Senior Enlisted Leader… U.S. Government Donates Equipment to Strengthen Partnership with Benin’s Armed Forces 30 April, 2024 | News , Press Releases Cotonou (April 30, 2024) – The U.S. government provided equipment to Benin’s Armed Forces, including four fuel trucks and spare parts, and supplemental items, valued… U.S. Congressional Delegation Assesses Benin’s Implementation of AGOA 5 April, 2024 | News , Press Releases Cotonou (April 5, 2024) – Ambassador Brian Shukan hosted a bipartisan delegation from the United States Congress from March 28-29. The House Ways and Means… U.S. Government Supports Benin Armed Forces in their Border Security Mission 29 November, 2023 | News , Press Releases U.S. Ambassador Brian Shukan officially transferred 1.3 billion CFA worth of equipment to Benin’s Armed Forces (FAB) on November 29 at the Military Camp of… U.S. Ambassador Hands Over Patrol Boat and Traction Truck to Maritime Police Unit 15 July, 2023 | News , Press Releases On July 14,2023, U.S. Ambassador Brian Shukan and Director General of Police Républicaine Soumaïla Yaya, inaugurated a Metal Shark patrol boat and a traction truck used to… Eleven Participants Selected for the 2023 Mandela Washington Fellowship 6 July, 2023 | News , Press Releases U.S. Embassy Cotonou is proud to announce that Eleven participants from Benin have been selected to participate in the 2023 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young… United States’ Millennium Challenge Corporation, Government of Benin Celebrate Closure of Transformative... 22 June, 2023 | News , Press Releases WASHINGTON (June 22, 2023) – The U.S. Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and the Government of Benin celebrated the completion of the $422.6 million Benin… U.S. Ambassador Shukan...