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Côte d'Ivoire
Blinken’s ‘Stand-In’ Tour Underscores Waning Dynamic of U.S.–Africa Relationship
The secretary of state’s third trip of the year is seen as a frantic attempt to counter China’s and Russia’s inroads on the continent.
France Is Forging New Relations With Its Former Colonies, but Old Habits Die Hard
As most Francophone African countries celebrate their 55 years of independence this year, this may be a good time to reassess relations between them and France.
