Tene Birahima Ouattara
Tene Birahima Ouattara is the Ivorian Defence Minister who played a pivotal role in the recent transfer of France's sole military base in Ivory Coast to local authorities, marking a significant shift in the military partnership between France and Ivory Coast.
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Téné Birahima Ouattara emphasizes the importance of maritime security for the Ivory Coast.
Revue de presse du 03 Juillet : pluies meurtrières, renforcement naval et débats politiques dominent l'actualité
Cameroon· 2026-07-03
Tene Birahima Ouattara has been promoted to the newly created position of Vice Prime Minister while retaining his role as Minister of Defence.
Cote d’Ivoire President elevates defence minister brother to new vice prime minister role
Ghana· 2026-01-25
Téné Birahima Ouattara is the Ivorian Minister of Defense present at the military base retrocession ceremony.
En Côte d’Ivoire, la France rétrocède sa base militaire d’Abidjan au terme d’un long processus
France· 2025-02-22
Ivorian Defence Minister Tene Birahima Ouattara said this act marks a new era in the friendship and strategic collaboration between our two countries.
France returns sole military base to Ivory Coast
Nigeria· 2025-02-20