West Africa: Obama Praises Four African Leaders As Democratic Models

Washington — President Obama told the leaders of Guinea, Côte d'Ivoire, Niger and Benin that the United States will be a "stalwart partner" as the four French-speaking African countries continue their democratization and development.

Obama met with President Boni Yayi of Benin, President Alpha Condé of Guinea, Niger's Mahamadou Issoufou and Alassane Ouattara of Côte d'Ivoire at the White House July 29 and praised all four as leaders who "can serve as effective models" for Africa's democratic progress, which he said is vital to a stable, prosperous and just Africa.

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