Benin

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Exercise Obangame Express 23 aids maritime security and prosecution in the Gulf of Guinea

12:58 PM2/2/2023

The exercise focuses on building capacities in Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria and Togo to counter more effectively all forms of maritime-based crime in the Gulf of Guinea.

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U.S. Partnering with Benin to combat piracy in Gulf of Guinea

12:00 AM12/14/2022

In addition to a new, 33-foot patrol boat recently delivered, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District managed the construction of an improved boat launch facility.

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Gen. Langley visits international partners enrolled at Marine Corps University

12:00 AM12/13/2022

Training and Education Command routinely welcomes international partners and allies to train and learn alongside U.S. Marines.

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Abridged Interview with Brian Shukan, U.S. Ambassador to Benin

12:00 AM12/12/2022

Ambassador Brian Shukan spoke with U.S. Africa Command about his post in the Republic of Benin.

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Naval Forces Africa joins allies, partners for Grand African NEMO 22

12:00 AM10/11/2022

During the week long exercise, USS Hershel “Woody” Williams will participate in maritime security scenarios that combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, piracy, drug trafficking, pollution, and rescue at sea.

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U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Benin

12:00 AM9/29/2022

Special Operations Command Africa JCETs enhance U.S. relationships with partner nations by developing and maintaining critical military-to-military connections and improving joint and allied readiness and interoperability.

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U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Benin

12:00 AM9/9/2022

U.S. Army Green Berets assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) and Alpha platoon leader from the 1st Commando Parachute Battalion rally to discuss mission progress during a Joint Combined Exercise Training in Ouassa, Benin, on Sept. 7, 2022. Partnerships and alliances are the foundation of U.S. defense and diplomatic engagement.

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U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Benin

12:00 AM9/7/2022

Beninese soldiers from the 1st Commando Parachute Battalion provide security for the Alpha platoon during a Joint Combined Exercise Training in Ouassa, Benin, on Sept. 7, 2022. International engagement is necessary to counter violent extremism, and our military engagements are just one way we support African partners as part of an international community.

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Leadership by example: AFRICOM hosts senior enlisted conference

1:29 PM8/29/2022

Participants used the forum to discuss security cooperation, and the importance of leadership and professional military education.

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Association of African Air Forces: twenty-seven African nations come together

8:01 AM8/24/2022

The event allows action officer-level personnel designated by their respective Air Forces to collaborate.

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Article

State Partnership Program critical to security cooperation in 93 countries

12:00 AM4/12/2022

What began with 13 partnerships in 1993 is now up to 87 partnerships with 93 countries (as of April 12, 2022), the SPP is guided by foreign policy goals to support combatant commanders and chiefs of mission.

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Obangame Express brings a multinational approach to security

12:00 AM3/21/2022

The exercise, concluding March 18, 2022, featured an in-port training period followed by an at-sea portion that tested the participating ships’ and maritime operation centers’ abilities to conduct maritime interdiction operations.

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U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Benin

12:00 AM3/16/2022

Special Operations Command Africa forces concluded a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Oussa, Benin, on March 16, 2022. The team partnered with members of the Benin 1st Commando Parachute Battalion to hone special operations skills.

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U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Benin

12:00 AM3/11/2022

A Beninese platoon lieutenant uses a sand table diagram to discuss squad assignments during Joint Combined Exchange Training in Ouassa, Benin, on March 11, 2022. International engagement is necessary to counter violent extremism, and our military engagements are just one way we support African partners as part of an international community.

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U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Benin

12:00 AM3/8/2022

A U.S. Army Green Beret assigned to Special Forces Operational Detachment Alpha 3212, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) discusses contact drills and squad movement techniques with Beninese soldiers from the 1st Commando Parachute Battalion in Ouassa, Benin, on March 8, 2022. U.S. engagement comes with mutual benefit, upholds international norms, and treats partners as equals.

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AFRICOM Commander visits Togo and Benin

12:51 PM9/23/2021

President of Benin Patrice Talon welcomes Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Ambassador to Benin Patricia Mahoney during a multi-day visit to West Africa, with stops in Togo and Benin, September 22-23. “Our coastal West African partners share many security threats. Effectively countering those threats requires a cooperative regional approach. Like all of our security partners in West Africa, Benin has an important role. We continue to work with Benin and other partners to build capacity and improve interoperability,” said Townsend.

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AFRICOM Commander visits Togo and Benin

12:30 PM9/23/2021

President of Benin Patrice Talon welcomes Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Ambassador to Benin Patricia Mahoney during a multi-day visit to West Africa, with stops in Togo and Benin, September 22-23. “Our coastal West African partners share many security threats. Effectively countering those threats requires a cooperative regional approach. Like all of our security partners in West Africa, Benin has an important role. We continue to work with Benin and other partners to build capacity and improve interoperability,” said Townsend.

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AFRICOM Commander visits Togo and Benin

12:15 PM9/23/2021

Together with U.S. Africa Command’s Senior Development Advisor, Barbara Hughes, and Ambassador Andrew Young, deputy to the commander for civil-military engagement (center), U.S. Africa Command leaders met with USAID’s Benin country representative, Carl Anderson (not pictured), during a multi-day visit to West Africa, with stops in Togo and Benin, September 22-23. Discussions centered on ways to cooperate in community strengthening and civil society approaches to thwarting the spread of violent extremist ideologies.

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AFRICOM Commander visits Togo and Benin

12:14 PM9/23/2021

Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, senior enlisted leader, meet senior Beninese leaders during a multi-day visit to West Africa, with stops in Togo and Benin, September 22-23. “Our coastal West African partners share many security threats. Effectively countering those threats requires a cooperative regional approach," said Townsend.

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Press Release

AFRICOM Commander visits Togo and Benin

11:58 AM9/23/2021

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, continued a multi-day visit to West Africa, with stops in Togo and Benin, September 22-23.

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Conference focuses on security at sea to ensure free trade in Gulf of Guinea

10:14 AM7/12/2021

Chiefs of Navies and Air Forces from across the world focus on combatting piracy and supporting economies.

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Virtual African Air Chiefs Symposium strengthens alliances

12:00 AM4/6/2021

The 10th annual AACS focused on exchanging experiences and examining opportunities to cooperate and collaborate in order to improve and support air operations across Africa.

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Projects in Benin increase both healthcare capacity and ability to document births

12:00 AM4/5/2021

In addition to making it harder for schooling, children lacking a birth record are more vulnerable to trafficking in persons or being recruited by violent groups in the region.

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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams joins allies, partners for exercise Grand African NEMO

9:18 AM10/16/2020

Hershel “Woody” Williams recently completed tracking and maneuvering exercises with Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Senegal, Cabo Verde, and Morocco.

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Nations of the African Outbreak Response Alliance conclude series of virtual symposiums on healthcare, COVID19 response

10:38 AM10/14/2020

Topics included threats and opportunities in the COVID-19 environment, best practices in prevention and response to COVID-19, biosecurity threat reduction, and disease management during COVID-19.

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Multinational planners put final touches on Exercise Unified Focus 2017 in Cameroon

3:04 PM2/15/2017

Countering violent extremist organizations in Lake Chad Basin focus of exercise.

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