Ivory Coast is losing US aid as al-Qaida and other extremist groups are approaching

Kimbirila-Nord, a village in Ivory Coast, received $20 million in U.S. funding to counter extremism, but aid cuts have left locals feeling abandoned. The project provided job training, information-sharing systems, and resources to prevent violence and protect against jihadis. Without continued support, counterterrorism efforts are jeopardized, and U.S. influence in the region may weaken, potentially leading to increased vulnerability to extremist groups.

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