Ivory Coast: Economy and Security at the Center of Discussions Between Doumbouya and Ouattara

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: September 14, 2026Country: Ivory Coast

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Ivory Coast: Economy and Security at the Center of Discussions Between Doumbouya and Ouattara

Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya was received by Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan during an official visit. The discussions focused on economy, politics, trade, and security amid rising insecurity in West Africa. Doumbouya emphasized the need to strengthen security cooperation between Guinea and Ivory Coast, particularly in the face of terrorist threats and cross-border crime.

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