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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...
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...
The WTO Chairs Programme launches activities in Togo
World Trade Organization
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June 25, 2025
Le Togo est le septième pays moins avancés (PMA) à faire partie du Programme de chaires de l’OMC, après le Bénin, le Lesotho, le Népal, le Rwanda, le Sénégal et la Tanzanie, et l’une des cinq institutions récemment ajoutées au réseau des chaires...
【Tourism + gastronomy】Five Cities of Gastronomy from Europe, Africa and Oceania present a feast of culinary delights at “City of Gastronomy Showcase”
Macao Government News
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June 19, 2024
MACAU, June 19 - The “International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, Macao” welcomes the public at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf from 14 to 23 June. As one of the three major highlights, the “City of Gastronomy Showcase” brings together chefs from 26 Creative...
Media reports more African nations face US visa prohibition
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(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...
African Nations Witness US Visa Ban
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States is reportedly preparing to widen its controversial travel limitations to encompass nationals from 36 additional countries, according to a report by a news agency over the weekend, which referenced a confidential...
Morocco International Mining Congress & Exhibition 2025: Showcasing Africa’s Most Attractive Mining Jurisdiction
EIN Presswire
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June 17, 2025
The 2nd Morocco Mining Conference, IMC 2025, will be held on 24–26 Nov in Marrakech, uniting leaders for talks, exhibitions, site visits, and more. MARRAKECH, MOROCCO, June 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- IMC 2025, the second edition of the...
Minister Maropene Ramokgopa: Parliamentary Capacity Building Workshop
South African Government
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June 3, 2025
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...
LONELY PLANET’S BEST IN TRAVEL DESTINATIONS FOR 2024 REVEALED
EIN Presswire
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October 25, 2023
Lonely Planet identifies the World’s Top 50 Cities, Countries, Regions, Best Value and Sustainable Destinations to Visit in the Coming Year. LONDON, UK, October 25, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- LONELY PLANET’S BEST IN TRAVEL DESTINATIONS FOR 2024...
Exhibition 'Art of Benin Yesterday and Today', Exploration of History of Benin (Official)
Morocco News
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January 19, 2023
MOROCCO, January 19 - The contemporary part of the exhibition "Art of Benin yesterday and today: from restitution to revelation" allows to explore part of the history and heritage of Benin, said Tuesday in Rabat, president of the National Museums...
RESTITUTION STUDY GROUP: SMITHSONIAN BENIN BRONZE TRANSFERS ARE ILLEGAL
EIN Presswire
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October 21, 2022
Open Letter to Vice President Kamala Harris, Chief Justice John Roberts and other Smithsonian Board of Regents Members in Opposition to Benin Bronze Transfer WASHINGTON, DC, USA, October 21, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Restitution Study Group...
Interagency U.S. Delegation Travels to Coastal West Africa
U.S. Department of State
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October 15, 2022
Assistant Secretary of State for Conflict and Stabilization Operations Anne A. Witkowsky will lead a multi-agency delegation including Assistant to the USAID Administrator for Conflict Prevention and Stabilization Robert Jenkins and Deputy...
Kejeo Designs released its newest Holidays 2021 collection on Oct 29, with modern, curvy women in mind.
EIN Presswire
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November 19, 2021
Kejeo Designs released its newest Holidays 2021 collection on Oct 29, with modern, curvy women in mind. TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, November 19, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Kejeo Designs has been turning vibrant textiles into modern styles for...
Schools football progress tops Benin agenda
African Press Organization
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February 26, 2021
FIFA (www.FIFA.com) President Gianni Infantino has met with the President of the Republic of Benin, Patrice Talon, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports, Oswald Homeky, and the President of the Beninese Football Association (FEBEFOOT...
Coronavirus - UNICEF Benin COVID-19 Situation Report No. 22: 18 September - 2 October 2020
African Press Organization
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October 4, 2020
Situation overview Since March 2020, a total of 2,357 COVID-19 confirmed cases have been identified in Benin out of 167,555 tests conducted. 77 new cases were identified in the last two weeks. One death related to COVID-19 was recorded in the...
Coronavirus - UNICEF Benin COVID-19 Situation Report No. 21: 4-18 September 2020
African Press Organization
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September 20, 2020
Situation overview Since March 2020, a total of 2,280 COVID-19 confirmed cases were identified in Benin out of 132,787 tests conducted. The situation seems to stabilize, with 38 new cases identified in the last two weeks. Download report:...
Coronavirus - UNICEF Benin COVID-19 Situation Report No. 20: 22 August - 4 September 2020
African Press Organization
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September 6, 2020
Situation overview Since March 2020, a total of 2,213 COVID-19 confirmed cases were identified in Benin out of 103,933 tests conducted. Download Report: https://bit.ly/3h4iBXg The situation seems to stabilize, with 98 new cases identified in the...
Coronavirus: UNICEF Benin COVID-19 Situation Report
African Press Organization
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August 24, 2020
Situation overview Number of positive cases continued to increase from August 3 to 20 with 179 new cases confirmed for a total of 2,115 cases as of August 20. Number of deaths increased from 38 to 39 during the reporting period. The fatality rate...
Coronavirus - Benin: Airport testing expands Benin’s COVID-19 detection
African Press Organization
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May 29, 2020
Download logo Benin has set up a COVID-19 testing centre at the main airport in the capital Cotonou to boost early detection and containment of the virus. Unlike many countries in the region, Benin’s airspace has remained open since the outbreak...
Coronavirus - Benin: COVID-19 Situation Report No. 11
African Press Organization
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May 26, 2020
Download logo Situation Overview and Humanitarian Needs Following the confirmation of the first positive case of COVID-19 in Benin on 16 March 2020, UNICEF Benin has been working closely with the Government and its partners to prevent further...