compared to neighbouring Sahelian

Over the past decade, coastal west African countries have projected an image of relative stability and economic dynamism, especially compared to neighbouring Sahelian states. With steady GDP growth, these states have actively diversified their international partnerships, attracting investment from not only traditional Western partners but also China, Gulf states, India and Turkey, and positioned themselves as emerging markets open for business. Ivory Coast, for instance, ranks among the fastest-growing economies in Africa. Subsequently, regional governments strongly reject narratives that frame their countries through the lens of insecurity or terrorism, arguing that such portrayals distort the economic development picture, undermine investor confidence ดูหนัง2025