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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) strengthens its strategy to make West Africa a world tourist destination of choice

The Director General of the Standards Agency of the Republic of Benin, Mohamed Nazif El-Hadji Alassane, representing Benin’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Mrs Alimatou Shadiya Assouman, welcomed ECOWAS’ efforts to harmonise standards and regulations in the tourism sector

ECOWAS Commission has launched a four-day technical meeting on the 8th of July,2025 in Cotonou, Benin. This meeting brings together experts from Member States to examine six draft classification standards for tourist accommodation establishments. The standards, drawn up on the basis of various workshops organised as part of the ECOWAS…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

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Benin: Launch of the third edition of the information and awareness campaign for women small-scale cross-border traders along the Abidjan – Lagos corridor

The aim is to increase women traders’ knowledge of the legislation governing cross-border trade, existing Community initiatives and the tools developed for them

On Tuesday 8th of July 2025, the ECOWAS Commission, through its Department of Human Development and Social Affairs, in collaboration with the Department of Economic Affairs and Agriculture, officially launched the Cotonou stage of the third edition of the information and awareness-raising campaign for women small-scale cross-border traders along the Abidjan-Lagos…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) celebrates its fiftieth anniversary in Cotonou: a march for regional unity and solidarity

The event brought together over 300 participants from state and diplomatic institutions, ECOWAS specialised agencies, project partners, West African communities, youth organisations, NGOs, students and teachers

As part of the celebrations marking the fiftieth anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the ECOWAS Representation in Benin, with the support of the Beninese Government, the West African Power Pool (WAPP) and the Multinational Maritime Coordination Centre (MMCC) Zone E, organised a commemorative march in…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar |

Benin's Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets with Qatari Chargé d'Affaires

During the meeting, they reviewed the cooperative relations between the two countries

His Excellency Mr. Olishegone Ajadi Bakary, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Benin, met with Mr. Safar bin Mohammed Al-Hajri, Chargé d'Affaires at the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Benin. During the meeting, they reviewed the cooperative relations between the two countries.

International Trade Centre
Source: International Trade Centre |

How Africa is building a better ecosystem for entrepreneurs

The ITC project brought together major players from Benin, Niger and Mali to share their experiences and build together a stronger, more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem

The Future Studio incubator in Cotonou has developed a successful coaching programme, propelling four startups to success. The Beninese innovation center is now expanding, while business support organizations across West Africa are increasing their collaboration. The NTF V FastTrackTech project has nurtured these developments. The ITC project brought together major…

The Bench

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Hilton to Triple its Presence in Africa to More Than 160 Hotels

All hotels will be part of Hilton Honors, Hilton’s award-winning loyalty programme with over 218 million members globally

Hilton expects to open more than 100 hotels in the coming years in markets including Ghana, Benin, Nigeria, Angola and Madagascar Most recent hotel openings include Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof, Hampton by Hilton Sandton Grayston and DoubleTree by Hilton Addis Ababa Airport Hilton to make its Ghana debut…

International Trade Centre
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Beninese small business gain international presence and know-how

A key milestone in that effort is the creation of a new Pôle Export, a platform that will make it easier for entrepreneurs to enter international markets

Benin wants to grow its exports, especially by small businesses working in food and technology. The African country believes this is the best way to lift its economy from the ranks of least developed countries. A key milestone in that effort is the creation of a new Pôle Export, a…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland
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Foreign Minister Valtonen to meet ministers from Kenya, Benin, Costa Rica and Thailand

The ministers will discuss, among other topics, bilateral relations, topical regional and multilateral issues and economic and trade cooperation

Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will meet Prime Cabinet Secretary of Kenya Musalia Mudavadi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Benin Olushegun Adjadi Bakari, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica Arnoldo André Tinoco and Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of Thailand Russ Jalichandra in connection with the Kultaranta…

African Energy Chamber

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Benin’s Minister of Energy, Water and Mines to Speak at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 Amid Exploration, Energy Trade Surge

Benin’s Energy Minister Kingnidé Paulin Akponna will speak at AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025, highlighting the country’s growing oil, gas and solar sectors and its push for regional energy leadership

Kingnidé Paulin Akponna, Minister of Energy, Water and Mines of Benin, has confirmed his participation as a speaker at African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025, taking place from September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town. His attendance comes as Benin’s upstream sector gains renewed traction, supported…

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