The path of diplomacy: Officials focus on strengthening regional and global integration

The path of diplomacy: Officials focus on strengthening regional and global integration

Côte d’Ivoire is exploring new friendships, in addition to its traditionally close alignment with France and the West. While the years of conflict chipped away at the country’s regional influence and international diplomatic ties, today Côte d’Ivoire is a crucial member of the regional security infrastructure, notably in opposing the threat of extremism in the Sahel. French Connection In its post-independence years Côte d’Ivoire retained warm re…