Ten Years After: Côte d'Ivoire's Enduring Jihadist Threat The 13th of March marks a somber anniversary for Côte d'Ivoire, ten years since the terrorist attack on Grand Bassam that claimed 19 lives, including nine foreigners.
Al Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) had launched its first major incursion into Ivorian territory, sparking a chain reaction of violence and retaliation that continues to shape the country's security landscape.
The aftermath of the 2016 attack has seen Côte d'Ivoire become a key player in regional counterinsurgency efforts.