Drugs and cascading suicides: Alpha Diallo sounds the alarm and calls on the government

On April 9, 2026, Alpha Diallo, president of the African Democratic Alliance, sent an open letter to Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé and Vice Prime Minister Téné Birahima Ouattara. He raised concerns about the urgent issues of mental health and addiction among youth in Côte d'Ivoire, emphasizing the need for an accessible network of rehabilitation centers. Diallo stressed that addiction cannot be fought with slogans alone but requires infrastructure and professional support.