Blinken tours Africa's west coast as Sahel concerns grow

 Antony Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivers a speech during a meeting as part of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos on January 17, 2024.

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What you need to know:

  • The football-loving, French-speaking American is expected Monday evening at an African Cup of Nations match in Abidjan.
  • The Biden administration last year announced a 10-year plan to encourage stability and prevent conflict in Benin, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast and Togo.