Sheikh Ousmane Diakité has been President of the Superior Council of Imams of Côte d’Ivoire (COSIM) since 2021. A lawyer and professor, he oversees over 26,000 imams in a country where Muslims constitute 42.5% of the population of 30 million. Known as the “Imam of the Middle Way” for his skill in mediation and compromise, Diakité is a staunch advocate of interfaith dialogue, continuing the legacy of his predecessors. He emphasizes collaboration between Christian and Muslim leaders to combat societal challenges such as moral decline, drug abuse, and organized crime.