Disputes International
Benin-Burkina Faso: Benin retains a border dispute with Burkina Faso near the town of Koualau/Kourou.Benin-Togo: Talks continue between Benin and Togo on funding the Adjarala hydroelectric dam on the Mona River.Benin-Niger: The location of Benin-Niger-Nigeria tripoint is unresolved.
Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons
Illicit Drugs
a significant transit and departure country for cocaine shipments in Africa destined for Europe