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Shared values foundation of future cooperation between Serbia, Benin
The Government of the Republic of Serbia
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July 29, 2025
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
The Government of the Republic of Serbia
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July 28, 2025
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 - Ministry of Education, Culture and Science
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June 18, 2025
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...
Ambassador Richard Holtzapple assumes duties as the Head of the OSCE Mission to BiH
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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August 14, 2025
SARAJEVO, 14 August 2025 - Ambassador Richard (Rick) Holtzapple, a career diplomat with the U.S. Department of State, assumed his duties as the Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina on 14 August 2025. Ambassador Holtzapple served as...
Benin rejects allegations of backing Western terror networks
MENAFN
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June 3, 2025
(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
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June 3, 2025
(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...
Netherlands Returns Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(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...
CoinEx Charity Connects IFRI in Benin to High-Speed Internet via Starlink, Advancing Digital Equity through the “Bridge to Hope” Initiative
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 16, 2025
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”
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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April 11, 2025
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...
Minister Fajon: Benin is an extremely valuable partner for the EU in West Africa
Government of Slovenia
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April 7, 2025
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...
Netherlands to return looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
Netherlands - Ministry of Education, Culture and Science
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February 18, 2025
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...
UNESCO supports the sustainable management of the W-Arly-Pendjari Complex: Benin national consultation
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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January 21, 2025
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...
Luxe Benin by Idan Chiang Wins Iron in A' Interior Design Awards
EIN Presswire
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January 13, 2025
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...
Supporting children's health in Benin and Togo
UN Volunteers
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November 25, 2024
In Benin and Togo, UN Volunteers with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) support access to health, education, and better living conditions for children. Ahouéfa Fernande Agossou, Rose Koudori Tao, and Mawouli Aimée Van-Lare are three...
The 6th ISWAS 2024 Takes Place Successfully in Benin
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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November 25, 2024
ABOMEY-CALAVI, Benin, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2024 Sixth International Symposium on West African Studies (6th ISWAS), themed "Digital Technology Enabled Economic and Social Development in West Africa", opened in Benin on Nov. 20,...
WTO-FIFA “Partenariat pour le Coton” initiative kicks off national consultations in Benin
World Trade Organization
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September 18, 2024
The “Partenariat pour le Coton” initiative, launched in February 2024 following the signing of the WTO-FIFA Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in 2022, brings together public and private sector partners to support the C-4 plus countries in moving...
Russian war-vessel resumes African tour
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian naval training ship Smolny has arrived in the Republic of the Congo as part of its ongoing regional tour, the Russian Embassy in Congo announced on Tuesday. The vessel, belonging to Russia’s Baltic Fleet, docked at...
Netherlands gives back colonial loot to Nigeria
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) In a significant act of restitution, the Netherlands has returned 119 historical artifacts to Nigeria, including royal regalia, plaques, human and animal sculptures, and a ceremonial bell. These treasures, known collectively as the Benin...
Netherlands gives back colonial cultural artifacts to Nigeria
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The Netherlands has officially returned 119 cultural artifacts to Nigeria, including sculptures, plaques, ceremonial regalia, and a historic bell, all originally looted from the Benin Kingdom over a century ago. The restitution took place...
Russian Naval Training Ship Docks in Equatorial Guinea
MENAFN
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July 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian naval training ship Smolny has made port in Equatorial Guinea for its second official visit, according to African Initiative, which reported the arrival on Sunday. The vessel, part of Russia’s Baltic Fleet, was welcomed in the...