What American Admiral George Wikoff Came to Do in Abidjan

Admiral George M. Wikoff, the commander of the U.S. Navy for Africa, visited Abidjan to strengthen military relations between the United States and Côte d'Ivoire. He met with Army General Lassina Doumbia to discuss regional stability and defense cooperation, particularly against piracy and drug trafficking in the Gulf of Guinea. This visit also aims to enhance interoperability between the two militaries and support maritime security, which is essential for economic prosperity.