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title: "Benin Blocs & Alliances | Model Diplomat"
description: "Every diplomatic bloc and alliance Benin belongs to — and the allies, rivals, and neighbors that shape its votes."
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Updated Jun 10, 2026

# Which blocs and alliances does Benin belong to?

Every diplomatic bloc and alliance Benin belongs to — and the allies, rivals, and neighbors that shape its votes.

## Bloc memberships

[AU](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/bloc/au)

[54](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/bloc/au)

[Continental union promoting African integration, peace, and a common voice.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/bloc/au)

[+49](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/bloc/au)

[NAM](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/bloc/non-aligned)

[122](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/bloc/non-aligned)

[Largest grouping outside the great-power blocs — around 120 members focused on autonomy.](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/bloc/non-aligned)

[+117](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/bloc/non-aligned)

## Allies, rivals & neighbours

Allies

[France](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/fra)[Nigeria](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/nga)[Niger](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/ner)[Togo](https://modeldiplomat.com/country/tgo)

## Organisation memberships

Memberships

Organizations

5

UNUNmember · 1960

AUAUmember

EEfounding-member · 1975

OICOICmember

WAEAMWAEAMmember

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