Who did Yaméogo seek to emulate in terms of foreign policy success?
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Answer
In terms of foreign policy success, Maurice Yaméogo sought to emulate Félix Houphouët-Boigny, the President of Côte d'Ivoire. Yaméogo had visited Côte d'Ivoire in 1961 and was impressed by Houphouët-Boigny's success in developing economic and diplomatic ties with France and other Western countries. Yaméogo hoped to replicate Houphouët-Boigny's success in his own country, and he sought to improve relations with France and other Western countries.
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