WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026|No. 17027
West Africa · Trade

Côte d’Ivoire and Sahel Nations Strengthen Trade Ties Amidst Political Shifts

Côte d’Ivoire is enhancing trade relations with Sahel countries, marked by a recent border demarcation agreement with Mali, signaling a potential thaw in regional political tensions.

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