Soldiers take part in a military parade marking the 65th anniversary of Cote d'Ivoire's independence in Bouake, Cote d'Ivoire, Aug. 7, 2025. (Photo by Yvan Sonh/Xinhua)

Soldiers take part in a military parade marking the 65th anniversary of Cote d'Ivoire's independence in Bouake, Cote d'Ivoire, Aug. 7, 2025. (Photo by Yvan Sonh/Xinhua)

Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara (rear, R) attends a military parade marking the 65th anniversary of Cote d'Ivoire's independence in Bouake, Cote d'Ivoire, Aug. 7, 2025. (Photo by Yvan Sonh/Xinhua)

Soldiers take part in a military parade marking the 65th anniversary of Cote d'Ivoire's independence in Bouake, Cote d'Ivoire, Aug. 7, 2025. (Photo by Yvan Sonh/Xinhua)

Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara (front, C) attends a military parade marking the 65th anniversary of Cote d'Ivoire's independence in Bouake, Cote d'Ivoire, Aug. 7, 2025. (Photo by Yvan Sonh/Xinhua)

Soldiers take part in a military parade marking the 65th anniversary of Cote d'Ivoire's independence in Bouake, Cote d'Ivoire, Aug. 7, 2025. (Photo by Yvan Sonh/Xinhua)