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World Trade Organization

The WTO Secretariat in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the International Trade Centre (ITC), the International Labour Organization (ILO) and FIFA will bring together ministers, stakeholders,...

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(MENAFN) Military personnel in the West African state of Benin have declared a power takeover through national broadcaster SRTB, though conflicting accounts suggest an assault on the presidential compound was thwarted.

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(MENAFN) Benin’s security apparatus is addressing an attempted takeover, with officials insisting the situation is “under control,” according to Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni, who spoke to a media outlet on Sunday.

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(MENAFN) A bid to overthrow the government by “a small group of soldiers” has been thwarted, according to Beninese Interior Minister Alassane Seidou, who announced on national television that citizens should continue their routine activities...

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(MENAFN) Approximately 30 individuals are now in custody following a botched military coup that threatened to destabilize Benin earlier this month, media reported Monday, drawing on legal sources within the West African nation.

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(MENAFN) Nigerian air power proved critical in dismantling a military uprising in Benin after rebel soldiers launched a brazen attempt to overthrow President Patrice Talon and dismantle the nation's constitutional framework, officials confirmed....

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(MENAFN) Following an urgent appeal from Benin, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commanded his nation's military to assist in neutralizing coup conspirators, according to a statement released by the presidential office Sunday.

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(MENAFN) ECOWAS authorized the immediate mobilization of a multinational military force to Benin on Sunday, responding swiftly to an attempted overthrow that threatened the nation's democratic institutions.

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(MENAFN) According to general reports, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) announced on Sunday the deployment of a regional standby force to Benin in response to a recent coup attempt.

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Actor, Associate Producer, and fashion founder Bamba spotlights a new era of African storytelling, shaping film, entertainment, and fashion LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Award-winning actor, Associate...

Netherlands - Ministry of Education, Culture and Science

NETHERLANDS, June 18 - News item | 18-06-2025 | 17:00 This week marks the return of 119 Benin Bronzes from the Netherlands to Nigeria.

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(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...

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(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.

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21st annual summer baseball classic helps to raise funding for the development of players in West Africa ROBBINSDALE, MN, UNITED STATES, August 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 2025 Baseball in Benin Little League Wood Bat Tournament continues...

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COTONOU, BENIN, BENIN, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful and emotional moment that marks a milestone in global cultural diplomacy, Grammy Award-winning artist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Ciara Wilson made history by...

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LOME, MARITIME REGION, TOGO, May 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Togolese singer-songwriter Senzaa, whose civil name is Akate H. Mehezaa Sandra, has confirmed three festival appearances for her 2026 calendar, in what marks one of the busiest...

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

London, UK, May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TILFORD, UK— At a time of escalating global conflict and rising geopolitical tension, the Head of the worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community will deliver a keynote address at the National Peace Symposium...

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An evening centered on cultural diplomacy, international service, and community connection WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Rotary Club of Washington, D.C., in partnership with the Embassy of Colombia,...

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