PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to strengthen France's cooperation with Cote d'ivoire on military and intelligence issues in an effort to help fight Islamic extremism in the region.

Macron said "we are facing a challenge, the fight against terrorism and for security in our countries and our region," according to a joint statement withCote d'ivoire President Alassane Ouattara following a meeting Sunday at the Elysee Palace. ...