Dr. Diene Keita’s First Official Visit to Côte d’Ivoire as UNFPA Chief
Dr. Diene Keita, UNFPA Executive Director, during her first official mission to Côte d’Ivoire in September 2025. Captured by Miléquêm Diarassouba, photojournalist, West Africa.
Arrival in Abidjan
The Presidential Pavilion at Abidjan’s Félix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport, photographed on 6 September 2025, ahead of the arrival of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Diene Keita. The pavilion, located within the same compound as the ministerial pavilion, is a symbolic venue for welcoming high-level dignitaries. Captured by Miléquêm Diarassouba, photojournalist, West Africa.
On September 6, 2025, Dr. Diene Keita, appointed only a week earlier as Executive Director of UNFPA and United Nations Assistant Secretary-General, arrived in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire for her first official visit.
Taking place so soon after her nomination, this mission carried both symbolic and strategic weight: it was her very first step in office, and a strong signal of UNFPA’s renewed engagement in maternal health, gender equality, and youth empowerment in West Africa.
For me, as a photojournalist based in Abidjan, it was an honor and a responsibility to be entrusted with documenting this historic moment. Beyond capturing images, my role was to translate the significance of this visit into a visual story that resonates locally and internationally.
High-Level Meetings and National Partnership
During her mission, Dr. Keita held a series of high-level meetings with the country’s top authorities and partners. She was received by the Prime Minister, the First Lady of Côte d’Ivoire, and several sectoral ministers, including the Minister of Health. She also met with the President of the African Development Bank, as well as key international partners.
These encounters highlighted UNFPA’s commitment to working hand in hand with governments, institutions, and regional actors to accelerate progress on maternal health, gender equality, and youth empowerment.
On 10 September 2025 in Abidjan, UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Diene Keita, was received by the Prime Minister of Côte d’Ivoire, Robert Beugré Mambé. The high-level discussion focused on strengthening national partnerships to advance maternal health, gender equality, and opportunities for young people, reaffirming UNFPA’s commitment to supporting the government’s development agenda.
On 10 September 2025 in Abidjan, UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Diene Keita, was received by the Prime Minister of Côte d’Ivoire, Robert Beugré Mambé. The high-level discussion focused on strengthening national partnerships to advance maternal health, gender equality, and opportunities for young people, reaffirming UNFPA’s commitment to supporting the government’s development agenda.
On 10 September 2025 in Abidjan, UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Diene Keita, was received by the Prime Minister of Côte d’Ivoire, Robert Beugré Mambé. The high-level discussion focused on strengthening national partnerships to advance maternal health, gender equality, and opportunities for young people, reaffirming UNFPA’s commitment to supporting the government’s development agenda.
On 10 September 2025 at the Presidential Palace in Abidjan, UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Diene Keita, met with Patrick Achi, Special Advisor to the President of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange on national priorities and explore avenues to further strengthen collaboration in health, youth empowerment, and sustainable development.
On 10 September 2025 at the Presidential Palace in Abidjan, UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Diene Keita, met with Patrick Achi, Special Advisor to the President of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange on national priorities and explore avenues to further strengthen collaboration in health, youth empowerment, and sustainable development.
On 9 September 2025 in Abidjan, UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Diene Keita, visited the Ministry of Health of Côte d’Ivoire where she was received by Minister Pierre Dimba. The high-level meeting, held at the ministry’s headquarters in Plateau, highlighted shared priorities in strengthening the health system, advancing maternal health, and improving access to sexual and reproductive health services in the country.
On 7 September 2025 in Abidjan, Dr. Diene Keita, Executive Director of UNFPA and United Nations Under-Secretary-General, met with Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, the newly appointed President of the African Development Bank, during her first official visit to Côte d’Ivoire. Both leaders, who recently took office, discussed strengthening collaboration to advance maternal health, gender equality and sustainable development across Africa.
On 7 September 2025 in Abidjan, Dr. Diene Keita, Executive Director of UNFPA and United Nations Under-Secretary-General, met with Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, the newly appointed President of the African Development Bank, during her first official visit to Côte d’Ivoire. Both leaders, who recently took office, discussed strengthening collaboration to advance maternal health, gender equality and sustainable development across Africa.
On 10 September 2025 in Abidjan, UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Diene Keita, was received by the Prime Minister of Côte d’Ivoire, Robert Beugré Mambé. The high-level discussion focused on strengthening national partnerships to advance maternal health, gender equality, and opportunities for young people, reaffirming UNFPA’s commitment to supporting the government’s development agenda.
On 10 September 2025 in Abidjan, UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Diene Keita, was received by the Prime Minister of Côte d’Ivoire, Robert Beugré Mambé. The high-level discussion focused on strengthening national partnerships to advance maternal health, gender equality, and opportunities for young people, reaffirming UNFPA’s commitment to supporting the government’s development agenda.
On 10 September 2025 in Abidjan, UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Diene Keita, was received by the Prime Minister of Côte d’Ivoire, Robert Beugré Mambé. The high-level discussion focused on strengthening national partnerships to advance maternal health, gender equality, and opportunities for young people, reaffirming UNFPA’s commitment to supporting the government’s development agenda.
Mother and Child Hospital of Bingerville
One of the highlights of the mission was the visit to the Mother and Child Hospital of Bingerville, a flagship project of the Children of Africa Foundation, led by First Lady Dominique Ouattara.
The hospital is a key partner of UNFPA in the fight against obstetric fistula and in the improvement of maternal and neonatal health in Côte d’Ivoire. Dr. Keita’s visit underlined the importance of strong national institutions and partnerships in advancing women’s and children’s health.
On 10 September 2025 in Bingerville, UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Diene Keita, visited the Hôpital Mères-Enfants Dominique Ouattara, a health facility founded by Côte d’Ivoire’s First Lady. During her tour, Dr. Keita met with staff and observed services dedicated to maternal and child health, highlighting the importance of quality care for women and newborns.
On 10 September 2025 in Bingerville, UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Diene Keita, visited the Hôpital Mères-Enfants Dominique Ouattara, a health facility founded by Côte d’Ivoire’s First Lady. During her tour, Dr. Keita met with staff and observed services dedicated to maternal and child health, highlighting the importance of quality care for women and newborns.
On 10 September 2025 in Bingerville, UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Diene Keita, visited the Hôpital Mères-Enfants Dominique Ouattara, a health facility founded by Côte d’Ivoire’s First Lady. During her tour, Dr. Keita met with staff and observed services dedicated to maternal and child health, highlighting the importance of quality care for women and newborns.
On 10 September 2025 in Bingerville, UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Diene Keita, visited the Hôpital Mères-Enfants Dominique Ouattara, a health facility founded by Côte d’Ivoire’s First Lady. During her tour, Dr. Keita met with staff and observed services dedicated to maternal and child health, highlighting the importance of quality care for women and newborns.
On 10 September 2025 in Bingerville, UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Diene Keita, visited the Hôpital Mères-Enfants Dominique Ouattara, a health facility founded by Côte d’Ivoire’s First Lady. During her tour, Dr. Keita met with staff and observed services dedicated to maternal and child health, highlighting the importance of quality care for women and newborns.
On 10 September 2025 in Bingerville, UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Diene Keita, visited the Hôpital Mères-Enfants Dominique Ouattara, a health facility founded by Côte d’Ivoire’s First Lady. During her tour, Dr. Keita met with staff and observed services dedicated to maternal and child health, highlighting the importance of quality care for women and newborns.
Field Visit: Health Training Institute
Dr. Keita visited a public training institute for midwives and obstetricians. She met with young students men and women preparing to serve in maternal health care. The visit shed light on the importance of investing in youth to ensure stronger reproductive and maternal health services for the future.
On 9 September 2025 in Abidjan, UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Diene Keita, visited the Institut National de Formation des Agents de Santé (INFAS). During her tour, she interacted with students in midwifery and other health disciplines, observing their training and commitment to strengthening maternal and reproductive health care in Côte d’Ivoire.
On 9 September 2025 in Abidjan, UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Diene Keita, visited the Institut National de Formation des Agents de Santé (INFAS). During her tour, she interacted with students in midwifery and other health disciplines, observing their training and commitment to strengthening maternal and reproductive health care in Côte d’Ivoire.
On 9 September 2025 in Abidjan, UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Diene Keita, visited the Institut National de Formation des Agents de Santé (INFAS). During her tour, she interacted with students in midwifery and other health disciplines, observing their training and commitment to strengthening maternal and reproductive health care in Côte d’Ivoire.
On 9 September 2025 in Abidjan, Assi Ange, 29, a third-year midwifery student at the Institut National de Formation des Agents de Santé (INFAS), takes part in a simulated prenatal consultation. Her exercise focused on checking maternal health and monitoring the baby’s development during pregnancy.
On 9 September 2025 in Abidjan, UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Diene Keita, visited the Institut National de Formation des Agents de Santé (INFAS). During her tour, she interacted with students in midwifery and other health disciplines, observing their training and commitment to strengthening maternal and reproductive health care in Côte d’Ivoire.
Midwifery students Kanga Sara Eunice and Assi Ange conduct a joint simulated prenatal consultation during a training session at the Institut National de Formation des Agents de Santé (INFAS) in Abidjan on 9 September 2025. Together, they assessed the condition of a simulated patient to ensure the health of both the mother and the baby.
Midwifery students Kanga Sara Eunice and Assi Ange conduct a joint simulated prenatal consultation during a training session at the Institut National de Formation des Agents de Santé (INFAS) in Abidjan on 9 September 2025. Together, they assessed the condition of a simulated patient to ensure the health of both the mother and the baby.
Midwifery students Kanga Sara Eunice and Assi Ange conduct a joint simulated prenatal consultation during a training session at the Institut National de Formation des Agents de Santé (INFAS) in Abidjan on 9 September 2025. Together, they assessed the condition of a simulated patient to ensure the health of both the mother and the baby.
Sonan Franck Emmanuel, 29, midwifery student at INFAS, poses with a neonatal mannequin after a simulation exercise in Abidjan on 9 September 2025. The session demonstrated how students are trained to perform life-saving resuscitation techniques when a newborn is not breathing properly.
Blandine Valérie, a midwifery student at the Institut National de Formation des Agents de Santé (INFAS), performs a simulated speculum examination during a training session in Abidjan on 9 September 2025. The exercise aimed to strengthen her clinical skills in reproductive health and prepare her for safe and respectful patient care.
From left to right: Raymonde, Philomène, Ange-Carole, and Corine, midwifery students at the Institut National de Formation des Agents de Santé (INFAS), take part in a simulation exercise on 9 September 2025 in Abidjan. In this training session, they assisted a simulated birth, guiding the process of delivery and supporting the mother during labor as part of their preparation for real-life maternity care.
On 9 September 2025 in Abidjan, UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Diene Keita, visited the Institut National de Formation des Agents de Santé (INFAS). During her tour, she interacted with students in midwifery and other health disciplines, observing their training and commitment to strengthening maternal and reproductive health care in Côte d’Ivoire.
On 9 September 2025 in Abidjan, UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Diene Keita, visited the Institut National de Formation des Agents de Santé (INFAS). During her tour, she interacted with students in midwifery and other health disciplines, observing their training and commitment to strengthening maternal and reproductive health care in Côte d’Ivoire.
National Public Health Pharmacy (NPSP)
The National Public Health Pharmacy (NPSP) is a public service institution established by the Government of Côte d’Ivoire in 2013, with a mandate to ensure the availability and accessibility of essential medicines and strategic health supplies throughout the country. Its mission extends to public hospitals, affiliated health facilities, and even private structures when public health requires it. The NPSP also contributes to the development of local pharmaceutical production.
On the eve of the official visit, I was granted access to the warehouse, where I documented the scale of the stock and met with the professionals who ensure the smooth functioning of this essential system.
On 8 September 2025 in Abidjan, ahead of the official visit of UNFPA’s Executive Director, photos were taken at the warehouse of the Nouvelle Pharmacie de la Santé Publique (NPSP). The NPSP, supported by UNFPA, plays a crucial role in ensuring the geographic availability and financial accessibility of quality medicines across Côte d’Ivoire’s public and semi-public health facilities. The warehouse serves as a central hub for the storage and distribution of essential health commodities nationwide.
On 8 September 2025 in Abidjan, ahead of the official visit of UNFPA’s Executive Director, photos were taken at the warehouse of the Nouvelle Pharmacie de la Santé Publique (NPSP). The NPSP, supported by UNFPA, plays a crucial role in ensuring the geographic availability and financial accessibility of quality medicines across Côte d’Ivoire’s public and semi-public health facilities. The warehouse serves as a central hub for the storage and distribution of essential health commodities nationwide.
On 8 September 2025 in Abidjan, Benjamin, a forklift operator at the Nouvelle Pharmacie de la Santé Publique (NPSP), is pictured at the organization’s central warehouse. His work ensures the safe handling and movement of essential health commodities, contributing to the continuous flow of medicines and supplies to health facilities across Côte d’Ivoire.
On 8 September 2025 in Abidjan, ahead of the official visit of UNFPA’s Executive Director, photos were taken at the warehouse of the Nouvelle Pharmacie de la Santé Publique (NPSP). The NPSP, supported by UNFPA, plays a crucial role in ensuring the geographic availability and financial accessibility of quality medicines across Côte d’Ivoire’s public and semi-public health facilities. The warehouse serves as a central hub for the storage and distribution of essential health commodities nationwide.
On 8 September 2025 in Abidjan, ahead of the official visit of UNFPA’s Executive Director, photos were taken at the warehouse of the Nouvelle Pharmacie de la Santé Publique (NPSP). The NPSP, supported by UNFPA, plays a crucial role in ensuring the geographic availability and financial accessibility of quality medicines across Côte d’Ivoire’s public and semi-public health facilities. The warehouse serves as a central hub for the storage and distribution of essential health commodities nationwide.
On 8 September 2025 in Abidjan, ahead of the official visit of UNFPA’s Executive Director, photos were taken at the warehouse of the Nouvelle Pharmacie de la Santé Publique (NPSP). The NPSP, supported by UNFPA, plays a crucial role in ensuring the geographic availability and financial accessibility of quality medicines across Côte d’Ivoire’s public and semi-public health facilities. The warehouse serves as a central hub for the storage and distribution of essential health commodities nationwide.
On 8 September 2025 in Abidjan, ahead of the official visit of UNFPA’s Executive Director, photos were taken at the warehouse of the Nouvelle Pharmacie de la Santé Publique (NPSP). The NPSP, supported by UNFPA, plays a crucial role in ensuring the geographic availability and financial accessibility of quality medicines across Côte d’Ivoire’s public and semi-public health facilities. The warehouse serves as a central hub for the storage and distribution of essential health commodities nationwide.
On 8 September 2025 in Abidjan, ahead of the official visit of UNFPA’s Executive Director, photos were taken at the warehouse of the Nouvelle Pharmacie de la Santé Publique (NPSP). The NPSP, supported by UNFPA, plays a crucial role in ensuring the geographic availability and financial accessibility of quality medicines across Côte d’Ivoire’s public and semi-public health facilities. The warehouse serves as a central hub for the storage and distribution of essential health commodities nationwide.
On 8 September 2025 in Abidjan, Ouattara Soualio, responsible for stock monitoring, and Diakité, a check collector, verify medicines at the central warehouse of the Nouvelle Pharmacie de la Santé Publique (NPSP). Their work ensures the accuracy of inventory and the quality control of essential health commodities before distribution to health facilities across Côte d’Ivoire.
On 8 September 2025 in Abidjan, Fofana Mariam, a verifier at the Nouvelle Pharmacie de la Santé Publique (NPSP), is pictured at the organization’s central warehouse. Her role is essential in checking and validating medicines and health commodities before they are dispatched to facilities, ensuring quality and accuracy in the national supply chain.
On 8 September 2025 in Abidjan, Ouattara Soualio, responsible for stock monitoring, and Diakité, a check collector, verify medicines at the central warehouse of the Nouvelle Pharmacie de la Santé Publique (NPSP). Their work ensures the accuracy of inventory and the quality control of essential health commodities before distribution to health facilities across Côte d’Ivoire.
The following day, Dr. Keita visited the facility herself, delivering a symbolic donation and observing the cold chain systems that sustain maternal and reproductive health programs nationwide. This visit illustrated how technical infrastructure directly connects to community-level impact, turning global commitments into concrete solutions for women and girls across Côte d’Ivoire.
On 9 September 2025 in Abidjan, UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Diene Keita spoke during a ceremony at the Nouvelle Pharmacie de la Santé Publique (NPSP), where she announced a donation of essential medicines to support Côte d’Ivoire’s health system. The event gathered key partners, including the Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Health and the newly appointed EU Ambassador. Captured by Miléquêm Diarassouba, photojournalist, West Africa.
Following the official ceremony, UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Diene Keita toured the NPSP warehouse in Abidjan on 9 September 2025. Wearing protective gear alongside officials, she gained first-hand insight into Côte d’Ivoire’s pharmaceutical supply chain and cold chain systems. Captured by Miléquêm Diarassouba, photojournalist, West Africa.
Following the official ceremony, UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Diene Keita toured the NPSP warehouse in Abidjan on 9 September 2025. Wearing protective gear alongside officials, she gained first-hand insight into Côte d’Ivoire’s pharmaceutical supply chain and cold chain systems. Captured by Miléquêm Diarassouba, photojournalist, West Africa.
Following the official ceremony, UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Diene Keita toured the NPSP warehouse in Abidjan on 9 September 2025. Wearing protective gear alongside officials, she gained first-hand insight into Côte d’Ivoire’s pharmaceutical supply chain and cold chain systems. Captured by Miléquêm Diarassouba, photojournalist, West Africa.
High-Level Dialogue and Youth Exchange
The visit concluded on September 11, 2025, with a multisectoral dialogue bringing together government, partners, and communities.
Survivors of obstetric fistula, midwives, and young leaders shared their experiences and commitment to saving lives and promoting gender equality.
This final exchange reminded everyone that behind each statistic there are human stories of resilience, and that collective action is essential for Côte d’Ivoire’s future.
On 11 September 2025 in Abidjan, UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Diene Keita, took part in a high-level dialogue on reducing maternal mortality and morbidity in Côte d’Ivoire. She participated in a high-level panel alongside Mamadou Touré, Minister for the Promotion of Youth and Youth Employment; Nassénéba Touré, Minister for Women, Family and Children; and Pierre Dimba, Minister of Health. The discussion underscored the importance of strategic resource mobilization, stronger partnerships, and collective advocacy involving government, civil society, youth and faith-based organizations.
On 11 September 2025 in Abidjan, UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Diene Keita, took part in a high-level dialogue on reducing maternal mortality and morbidity in Côte d’Ivoire. She participated in a high-level panel alongside Mamadou Touré, Minister for the Promotion of Youth and Youth Employment; Nassénéba Touré, Minister for Women, Family and Children; and Pierre Dimba, Minister of Health. The discussion underscored the importance of strategic resource mobilization, stronger partnerships, and collective advocacy involving government, civil society, youth and faith-based organizations.
On 11 September 2025 in Abidjan, UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Diene Keita, took part in a high-level dialogue on reducing maternal mortality and morbidity in Côte d’Ivoire. She participated in a high-level panel alongside Mamadou Touré, Minister for the Promotion of Youth and Youth Employment; Nassénéba Touré, Minister for Women, Family and Children; and Pierre Dimba, Minister of Health. The discussion underscored the importance of strategic resource mobilization, stronger partnerships, and collective advocacy involving government, civil society, youth and faith-based organizations.
On 11 September 2025 in Abidjan, UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Diene Keita, took part in a high-level dialogue on reducing maternal mortality and morbidity in Côte d’Ivoire. She participated in a high-level panel alongside Mamadou Touré, Minister for the Promotion of Youth and Youth Employment; Nassénéba Touré, Minister for Women, Family and Children; and Pierre Dimba, Minister of Health. The discussion underscored the importance of strategic resource mobilization, stronger partnerships, and collective advocacy involving government, civil society, youth and faith-based organizations.
On 11 September 2025 in Abidjan, UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Diene Keita, took part in a high-level dialogue on reducing maternal mortality and morbidity in Côte d’Ivoire. She participated in a high-level panel alongside Mamadou Touré, Minister for the Promotion of Youth and Youth Employment; Nassénéba Touré, Minister for Women, Family and Children; and Pierre Dimba, Minister of Health. The discussion underscored the importance of strategic resource mobilization, stronger partnerships, and collective advocacy involving government, civil society, youth and faith-based organizations.
On 11 September 2025 in Abidjan, UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Diene Keita, took part in a high-level dialogue on reducing maternal mortality and morbidity in Côte d’Ivoire. She participated in a high-level panel alongside Mamadou Touré, Minister for the Promotion of Youth and Youth Employment; Nassénéba Touré, Minister for Women, Family and Children; and Pierre Dimba, Minister of Health. The discussion underscored the importance of strategic resource mobilization, stronger partnerships, and collective advocacy involving government, civil society, youth and faith-based organizations.
On 11 September 2025 in Abidjan, UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Diene Keita, took part in a high-level dialogue on reducing maternal mortality and morbidity in Côte d’Ivoire. She participated in a high-level panel alongside Mamadou Touré, Minister for the Promotion of Youth and Youth Employment; Nassénéba Touré, Minister for Women, Family and Children; and Pierre Dimba, Minister of Health. The discussion underscored the importance of strategic resource mobilization, stronger partnerships, and collective advocacy involving government, civil society, youth and faith-based organizations.
On 11 September 2025 in Abidjan, UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Diene Keita, took part in a high-level dialogue on reducing maternal mortality and morbidity in Côte d’Ivoire. She participated in a high-level panel alongside Mamadou Touré, Minister for the Promotion of Youth and Youth Employment; Nassénéba Touré, Minister for Women, Family and Children; and Pierre Dimba, Minister of Health. The discussion underscored the importance of strategic resource mobilization, stronger partnerships, and collective advocacy involving government, civil society, youth and faith-based organizations.
UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Diene Keita, embraces midwife Mariam Camara Coulibaly during the high-level dialogue held on 11 September 2025 in Abidjan. The gesture underlined UNFPA’s recognition of the essential role midwives play in humanitarian settings and in advancing maternal and newborn health.
UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Diene Keita, holds baby Exaucée, daughter of Loukou Amon Blandine, during the high-level dialogue held on 11 September 2025 in Abidjan. The image symbolized the continuity between testimony, care, and UNFPA’s commitment to ensuring that every birth is safe and every child welcomed with dignity.
UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Diene Keita, poses with Aïcha Gladys Traoré, head of the NGO Pro-Kids, during her mission in Abidjan on 11 September 2025. As a young leader committed to supporting adolescent mothers, Ms. Traoré represents the dynamism and impact of youth engagement in advancing gender equality and social change in Côte d’Ivoire.
UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Diene Keita, poses with Aïcha Gladys Traoré, head of the NGO Pro-Kids, during her mission in Abidjan on 11 September 2025. As a young leader committed to supporting adolescent mothers, Ms. Traoré represents the dynamism and impact of youth engagement in advancing gender equality and social change in Côte d’Ivoire.
Dr. Diene Keita’s first mission to Côte d’Ivoire, held just a week after her appointment, reaffirmed UNFPA’s deep commitment to the country’s health and development agenda. From policy discussions to technical visits and community voices, the mission showcased UNFPA’s multi-level approach: bridging national leadership, infrastructure support, and human stories.
For me as a photojournalist, documenting this historic week was both a professional milestone and a personal responsibility, translating the depth of this mission into visuals designed to inform, inspire, and endure.
Dr. Diene Keita, UNFPA Executive Director, during her first official mission to Côte d’Ivoire in September 2025. Captured by Miléquêm Diarassouba, photojournalist, West Africa.
