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Benin declared its independence from French colonial rule on August 1st, 1960, and celebrates its independence on that day every year.
U.S. military members and African partner nations participate in the 9th African Accountability Colloquium in Cotonou, Benin from August 26-28, 2025. The event brought together African military legal and operational professionals to address legal issues and share best practices. The colloquium is a collaborative effort, co-hosted by the Benin Defense Force and key U.S. military organizations, including U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) ,U.S. Africa Command, U.S. Army Europe and Africa, and the North Dakota National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jan K. Valle, U.S. Army graphic by Brian Andries)
| Date Taken: | 07.22.2026 |
| Published: | 07-30-26 04:25 AM |
| Graphic ID: | 43658 |
| VIRIN: | 260723-A-MG761-8052 |
| Size: | 334.76 KB |
| Location: | COTONOU, BJ |
| Web Views: | 17 |
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