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news The Guardian World 2026-05-23

Côte d'Ivoire Remains Wary of Jihadist Threat in Northern Regions

A decade after a major attack, Côte d'Ivoire continues to face a persistent jihadist threat along its borders with Mali and Burkina Faso. Residents in coastal areas like Grand Bassam are still affected by the lingering security concerns.


<p>Threat of jihadism continues to lurk along borders with Mali and Burkina Faso</p><p>These days, when she is not organising the annual International Day of Reggae celebrations in Côte d’Ivoire, Rose Ebirim picks up litter scattered on the beach in the historic port town of Grand Bassam, 25 miles east of Abidjan. Both activities have become a form of therapy since the time she saw someone die.</p><p>“13 March 2016 was a Black Sunday for me,” she said.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/wo...

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