On April 17th, Benin appointed a Deputy Ambassador to Brasilia, who will also serve as the country's Special Envoy. Pamphile Zomahoun, the Police Inspector General who previously led the Beninese Intelligence Agency's Liaison and Documentation Services (DSLD), has been appointed. The appointment was announced during the Council of Ministers, on the proposal of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olushegun Adjadi Bakari.

Pamphile Zomahoun holds the Higher Security Studies Certificate (BESS). He is known for his skills in managing warfare and major security challenges. His appointment as Special Envoy comes as his country intends to participate in the Multinational Security Support Mission authorized by the UN Security Council. His first mission will be to prepare for the arrival of the 2,000 Beninese troops who will be deployed in this mission, led by Kenya. His counterparts in this mission will be Haitian and international partners such as the United States, Brazil, Canada, and Jamaica, all involved in setting up the multinational force.