Militants linked to al-Qaeda said they led an attack on Sunday that left at least 22 people dead in Ivory Coast, the third assault on a West African city since November.
Al-Qaeda in the Maghreb and al-Mourabitoune said three of its fighters died in the attack in Grand Bassam, according to Mauritanian newspaper al-Akhbar, which receives statements from the Islamist militants.
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara said on state television that 14 civilians, two security personnel and six attackers were killed.
“The situation is under control,” Ouattara said. “We are continuing to reinforce security in Grand Bassam, in Abidjan, and in the whole Ivorian territory.”