"US Secretary of State Blinken's West Africa Tour Signals Increased US Attention to African Security"
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken praised Ivory Coast's approach to security and democracy during his West Africa tour, commending the country's efforts to combat rebel violence through economic investment and community engagement. Blinken pledged increased cooperation and $45m in funding to West African nations to address instability, while also expressing concern over coups in the region. The US diplomat is on a four-nation tour to strengthen ties with African democracies amidst ongoing crises in the region.
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