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Jobs at the Embassy News & Events News Highlighting America’s Commitment to Africa’s Youth Ambassador Mahoney inaugurates DOD Humanitarian Assistance Construction Project in Djougou Ambassador Mahoney Meets King Kpetoni Koda IV and Imam Razack Issa Samari in Djougou Closing Ceremony of USSF Training by U.S. Marines 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 Security & Emergency Messages 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 Mission Hosts TechCamp on Elections Ambassador Mahoney inaugurates DOD Humanitarian Assistance Construction Project in Djougou On February 5, United States Ambassador Patricia Mahoney visited Serou to inaugurate a new school constructed with support from the United States Department of Defense. This school is one of six new schools build around Benin as part of the Department’s humanitarian assistance program. Ambassador Mahoney Meets King Kpetoni Koda IV and Imam Razack Issa Samari in Djougou On February 5, 2020, Ambassador Mahoney paid a visit to His Majesty King Kpetoni Koda IV of Djougou. The Ambassador also visited His Eminence Imam Razack Issa Samari, where she was warmly welcomed by both senior clerics and young leaders from Djougou’s Muslim community. Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting with Benin President Talon Secretary Pompeo and President Talon discussed regional security cooperation to counter violent extremist threats stemming from the neighboring Sahel Closing Ceremony of USSF Training by U.S. Marines On September 11, members of the U.S.S.F received their certificates after six weeks of intensive training provided by the US Marines. Ambassador Patricia Mahoney and the Director General of the Republican Police Soumaïla Yaya both attended the ceremony. U.S. Embassy Marks 243rd Anniversary of Independence Day under Space Exploration Theme U.S. Embassy Cotonou marked the 243rd anniversary of the United States’ independence. The celebration’s theme was space exploration to mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing on July 20, 1969. Ambassador Mahoney inaugurates DOD Humanitarian Assistance Construc... Ambassador Mahoney Meets King Kpetoni Koda IV and Imam Razack Issa ... Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting with Benin President Talon Closing Ceremony of USSF Training by U.S. Marines U.S. Embassy Marks 243rd Anniversary of Independence Day under Spac... Visas Details for visitors on how to apply for a visa to the United States. Learn More U.S. Citizen Services Emergency services, passport guidance, and federal benefits details for U.S. citizens in Benin. Learn More Study in the U.S. Guidance on studying in the United States, exchange programs, and English language learning. Learn More Jobs at the Embassy The most recent job postings from the . Learn More Business Opportunities Information on doing business in the United States and in Benin. Learn More Grants Information on grants programs available to Benin Citizens. Learn More Highlighting America’s Commitment to Africa’s Youth 4 March, 2020 | News TIBOR P. NAGY, JR., ASSISTANT SECRETARY BUREAU OF AFRICAN AFFAIRS FEBRUARY 19, 2020 Ensuring a peaceful, stable, and democratic future for Africa’s people is incredibly… COVID-19 Information 24 February, 2020 | Alert , Notification Benin: Information on COVID-19 Country-Specific Information: There are no suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Benin. Entry and Exit Requirements: According to a directive… Ambassador Mahoney inaugurates DOD Humanitarian Assistance Construction Project in Djougou 19 February, 2020 | News On February 5, United States Ambassador Patricia Mahoney visited Serou to inaugurate a new school constructed with support from the United States Department of Defense.… Ambassador Mahoney Meets King Kpetoni Koda IV and Imam Razack Issa Samari in Djougou 12 February, 2020 | Art & Culture , News On February 5, 2020, Ambassador Mahoney paid a visit to His Majesty King Kpetoni-Koda IV of Djougou. During the visit, the two discussed ways to… Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Cotonou, Benin 8 January, 2020 | Alert Location: Benin Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad.… Holiday Security Alert for U.S. Citizens 18 December, 2019 | Alert December 17, 2019 Event: Holidays in Benin provide increased risk for criminal activity. There is a heightened risk of armed robbery, assault, and kidnapping. Travelers… Auction of used property 20 November, 2019 | Commercial Opportunities U.S. Embassy Cotonou General Services Office (GSO) will dispose of U.S. Government property at an auction open to the general public on Saturday, November… Closing Ceremony of USSF Training by U.S. Marines 17 September, 2019 | News On September 11, members of the U.S.S.F received their certificates after six week...