Benin: Germany announces a military expert mission to Cotonou in early October

Author: Gildas AmoussouPublished on: September 18, 2026Country: Benin

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Benin: Germany announces a military expert mission to Cotonou in early October

A team of German military experts will be in Cotonou from October 7 to 9, 2026, to discuss a program aimed at strengthening the capabilities of the Beninese military engineering. This announcement was made following a meeting between the Minister Delegate for Defense, Gildas Agonkan, and a German delegation. The German support will include logistical equipment and specialized training for military personnel. The details of the mission, such as the number of experts and areas of intervention, will be confirmed later.

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