For the 61st anniversary of Benin's independence, on 1 August 2021, Honorary Consul Dr Benoît AKANDO addressed Beninese nationals in Belgium.
Read the Consul's speech (PDF, in French)
See also the 2019 national day celebration.
1 August 2021: the Consul's speech for Benin's Independence Day
For the 61st anniversary of Benin's independence, Honorary Consul Dr Benoît AKANDO addressed the Beninese community in Belgium.
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