A general view of exhibitors during the 2nd edition of the International Exhibition on Artificial Intelligence, Defence and Space in Abidjan on April 13, 2026. (Photo by Issouf SANOGO / AFP via Getty Images)

A general view of exhibitors during the 2nd edition of the International Exhibition on Artificial Intelligence, Defence and Space in Abidjan on April 13, 2026. (Photo by Issouf SANOGO / AFP via Getty Images)

A visitor uses virtual reality (VR) device at a stand during the 2nd edition of the International Exhibition on Artificial Intelligence, Defence and Space in Abidjan on April 13, 2026. (Photo by Issouf SANOGO / AFP via Getty Images)

A visitor looks at a drone during the 2nd edition of the International Exhibition on Artificial Intelligence, Defence and Space in Abidjan on April 13, 2026. (Photo by Issouf SANOGO / AFP via Getty Images)

A general view of exhibitors during the 2nd edition of the International Exhibition on Artificial Intelligence, Defence and Space in Abidjan on April 13, 2026. (Photo by Issouf SANOGO / AFP via Getty Images)

An Ivorian soldier walks past a banner for the 2nd edition of the International Exhibition on Artificial Intelligence, Defence and Space in Abidjan on April 13, 2026. (Photo by Issouf SANOGO / AFP via Getty Images)

French constitutionalist expert, lecturer and researcher, specialised in political science Benjamin Morel attends a debate session of the "Grand Débat des Gracques" on major national issues, at the Theatre de la Cite Internationale in Paris on April 11, 2026. (Photo by Ian LANGSDON / AFP via Getty Images)

French constitutionalist expert, lecturer and researcher, specialised in political science Benjamin Morel attends a debate session of the "Grand Débat des Gracques" on major national issues, at the Theatre de la Cite Internationale in Paris on April 11, 2026. (Photo by Ian LANGSDON / AFP via Getty Images)