Press Releases

Armstrong appoints longtime public health leader Sherry Adams to serve as State Health Officer

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today announced the appointment of Sherry Adams, administrator and CEO of the Southwestern District Health Unit, to serve as North Dakota’s next State Health Officer, effective Sept. 15, citing her extensive...

Benin Bus Crash Leaves 27 Dead, 16 Missing

(MENAFN) At least 27 people have been confirmed dead and 16 remain unaccounted for following a deadly bus crash in central Benin early Sunday, local authorities reported. The vehicle, which was carrying 52 passengers, veered off course and fell...

Shared values foundation of future cooperation between Serbia, Benin

Minister of Foreign Affairs Marko Đurić spoke today with Speaker of the Parliament of Benin Louis Vlavonou about improving parliamentary cooperation between the two countries, as well as maintaining regular political dialogue.

Advancing cooperation with Benin at all levels

Minister of Foreign Affairs Marko Đurić met today with Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Benin Fortunet Alain Nouatin to discuss the strengthening of bilateral cooperation in the field of defence and security.

Benin Bronzes from the Netherlands returning home to Nigeria

NETHERLANDS, June 18 - News item | 18-06-2025 | 17:00 This week marks the return of 119 Benin Bronzes from the Netherlands to Nigeria. The official handover will take place on 21 June, at the National Museum in Lagos. The restitution is the result...

Media reports more African nations face US visa prohibition

(MENAFN) The United States intends to widen its controversial travel restrictions to citizens from 36 additional countries, with 25 of them located in Africa, according to an internal State Department memo reported by The Washington Post over the...

Benin rejects allegations of backing Western terror networks

(MENAFN) Benin has strongly denied accusations that it is collaborating with Western countrires to support terrorist activities aimed at undermining the stability of Niger and the broader Sahel region. This area has been contending with extremist...

Benin Denies Allegations of Aiding Terrorism

(MENAFN) Benin has firmly denied accusations suggesting that it is collaborating with Western nations to provide sanctuary to terrorists in an attempt to undermine Niger and the broader Sahel area. This region has been enduring a persistent...

Minister Maropene Ramokgopa: Parliamentary Capacity Building Workshop

Venue: Cape Town, South Africa Honourable Members of Parliament, Distinguished participants from across the Twende Mbele partner countries - Benin, Ghana, Kenya, Niger, Uganda, and our host country, South Africa, Esteemed facilitators, experts and...

Netherlands Returns Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

(MENAFN) The Netherlands has given back 119 cultural relics to Nigeria, which include sculptures of people and animals, decorative plaques, ceremonial ornaments, and a historically significant bell. These pieces were taken from Nigeria more than...

African president states imperialists attempting to dissemble Sahel confederation

(MENAFN) The interim president of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traore, has accused external powers of trying to undermine the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) by pressuring members to break away from the pact. During a flag-raising ceremony on...

Minister Fajon calls for stronger action and return of abducted Ukrainian children at Luxembourg meeting

SLOVENIA, April 14 - At the meeting, ministers discussed the escalating situation in Ukraine, where Russian attacks are intensifying, the number of casualties continues to rise and there is still no ceasefire agreement in sight. Minister Fajon...

Minister Fajon: EU's partnership with Togo is vital for regional security and stability

SLOVENIA, April 9 - "Security and stability are the cornerstones of economic progress and development. The EU sees Togo as an important partner that plays an essential role in ensuring security in the Sahel. It will continue to help tackle the...

Minister Fajon: Benin is an extremely valuable partner for the EU in West Africa

SLOVENIA, April 7 - “Benin is an extremely valuable partner for the EU in West Africa. This is reflected in our cooperation in various fields – from security, trade and green energy to infrastructure and human capital. We recognise and support...

CoinEx Charity Connects IFRI in Benin to High-Speed Internet via Starlink, Advancing Digital Equity through the “Bridge to Hope” Initiative

HONG KONG, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the digital divide continues to pose significant challenges to educational development across many parts of Africa, CoinEx Charity is actively advancing its global philanthropic initiative, “Bridge to...

CoinEx Charity’s Starlink Program Lands in Benin, Connecting Students to a “Network of Knowledge”

ABOMEY CALAVI, Benin, April 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the National Water Institute (INE) of the University of Abomey-Calavi in Calavi, Benin, limited internet connectivity has long hindered academic and research development. As a key center...

Port Connect Africa 2025: The Premier Conference Transforming Africa's Trade & Port Infrastructure

Global Industry Leaders Unite in Ivory Coast to Unlock Investment Opportunities, Foster Innovation, and Drive the Future of Maritime Trade in Africa ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The inaugural PortConnect Africa...

Netherlands to return looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

NETHERLANDS, February 18 - News item | 19-02-2025 | 00:05 At the request of Nigeria, the Netherlands is returning 113 Benin Bronzes from the Dutch State Collection. This decision was taken by the Minister of Education, Culture and Science Eppo...

Luxe Benin by Idan Chiang Wins Iron in A' Interior Design Awards

Idan Chiang's Luxe Benin Apartment Design Honored for Excellence in Interior Space and Exhibition Design Category COMO, CO, ITALY, January 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The A' Design Award, a highly respected recognition in the field of...

UNESCO supports the sustainable management of the W-Arly-Pendjari Complex: Benin national consultation

In response to the deteriorating security situation at the W-Arly-Pendjari Complex, World Heritage Property, the States Parties of Benin, Burkina Faso and Niger have agreed to strengthen their cooperation to improve the management and protection...