Cote d'Ivoire

Country Cote d'Ivoire
Capital Yamoussoukro
Continent Africa
Currency West African CFA franc(XOF)
Languages French, Dioula, Baoulé, Dan, Anyin, Cebaara & Senufo

Yamoussoukro

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Introduction

Close ties to France since independence in 1960, the development of cocoa production for export, and foreign investment made Cote d'Ivoire one of the most prosperous of the West African states, but did not protect it from political turmoil. In December 1999, a military coup - the first ever in Cote d'Ivoire's history - overthrew the government. Junta leader Robert GUEI blatantly rigged elections held in late 2000 and declared himself the winner. Popular protest forced him to step aside and brought Laurent GBAGBO into power. Ivorian dissidents and disaffected members of the military launched a failed coup attempt in September 2002. Rebel forces claimed the northern half of the country, and in January 2003 were granted ministerial positions in a unity government under the auspices of the Linas-Marcoussis Peace Accord. President GBAGBO and rebel forces resumed implementation of the peace accord in December 2003 after a three-month stalemate, but issues that sparked the civil war, such as land reform and grounds for citizenship, remained unresolved. In March 2007 President GBAGBO and former New Force rebel leader Guillaume SORO signed the Ouagadougou Political Agreement. As a result of the agreement, SORO joined GBAGBO's government as Prime Minister and the two agreed to reunite the country by dismantling the zone of confidence separating North from South, integrate rebel forces into the national armed forces, and hold elections. Disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration of rebel forces have been problematic as rebels seek to enter the armed forces. Citizen identification and voter registration pose election difficulties, and balloting planned for November 2009 was postponed with no future date set. Several thousand UN troops and several hundred French remain in Cote d'Ivoire to help the parties implement their commitments and to support the peace process.

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Cote d'Ivoire - Wikipedia
Cote d'Ivoire - CIA World Fact Book

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Tennis in Africa expands: Cte d'Ivoire welcomes ATP Challenger Tour - ATP TourTennis in Africa expands: Cte d'Ivoire welcomes ATP Challenger Tour  ATP Tour

In a Nutshell: Agri-processing adds value in Cote dIvoires cashew industry - World BankIn a Nutshell: Agri-processing adds value in Cote dIvoires cashew industry  World Bank

FIFA U-17 Womens World Cup: Cte dIvoire marches to first-ever global stage - Confdration Africaine de FootballFIFA U-17 Womens World Cup: Cte dIvoire marches to first-ever global stage  Confdration Africaine de Football

Kia Establishes IT Education Center to Empower Youth in Cte dIvoire - CleanTechnicaKia Establishes IT Education Center to Empower Youth in Cte dIvoire  CleanTechnica

Human trafficking-fueled fraud ring dismantled in joint Cte dIvoire-Ghana operation - InterpolHuman trafficking-fueled fraud ring dismantled in joint Cte dIvoire-Ghana operation  Interpol

Cte dIvoire: Fostering Economic Transformation and Adapting to Climate Change - International Monetary FundCte dIvoire: Fostering Economic Transformation and Adapting to Climate Change  International Monetary Fund

Ghana and Cte dIvoires cocoa maps more accurate than global datasets, says new WCF report - Confectionery NewsGhana and Cte dIvoires cocoa maps more accurate than global datasets, says new WCF report  Confectionery News

Ivory Coast court strikes Thiam's name off electoral roll over French nationality - ReutersIvory Coast court strikes Thiam's name off electoral roll over French nationality  Reuters

Cote d'Ivoire: Cte d'Ivoire Judge Rules Main Opponent Out of Presidential Election - allAfrica.comCote d'Ivoire: Cte d'Ivoire Judge Rules Main Opponent Out of Presidential Election  allAfrica.com

Cte dIvoire: Strong prospects amid global challenges - CredendoCte dIvoire: Strong prospects amid global challenges  Credendo

Cte d'Ivoire: A unionist sentenced to two years imprisonment must be released and the right to strike guaranteed for everyone in the country - Amnesty InternationalCte d'Ivoire: A unionist sentenced to two years imprisonment must be released and the right to strike guaranteed for everyone in the country  Amnesty International

Cte d'Ivoire main opposition leader Thiam struck off electoral list - TRT GlobalCte d'Ivoire main opposition leader Thiam struck off electoral list  TRT Global

Cte dIvoire Leaps Forward with New Digital Initiatives to Revolutionize Public Administration and Service Delivery - African Development Bank GroupCte dIvoire Leaps Forward with New Digital Initiatives to Revolutionize Public Administration and Service Delivery  African Development Bank Group

Cte dIvoires Containment of Jihadist Threats: A Provisional Success? - Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)Cte dIvoires Containment of Jihadist Threats: A Provisional Success?  Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)

Cte dIvoire:Macro-financial resilience and pursuit of an emerging ambition - AFD - Agence Franaise de DveloppementCte dIvoire:Macro-financial resilience and pursuit of an emerging ambition  AFD - Agence Franaise de Dveloppement

Cte d'Ivoire travel - Lonely PlanetCte d'Ivoire travel  Lonely Planet

Cte dIvoire - General DebateCte dIvoire  General Debate

Cote dIvoire: Tidjiane Thiam is barred from running in elections - The Africa Report.comCote dIvoire: Tidjiane Thiam is barred from running in elections  The Africa Report.com

Swapping debt for development in Cte d'Ivoire - World BankSwapping debt for development in Cte d'Ivoire  World Bank

Cote d'Ivoire outclass Mali to top Group D and reach U-17 World Cup - Confdration Africaine de FootballCote d'Ivoire outclass Mali to top Group D and reach U-17 World Cup  Confdration Africaine de Football

A Pioneering Path: How Cte dIvoire is Reshaping Debt Management to Invest in Human Capital - World BankA Pioneering Path: How Cte dIvoire is Reshaping Debt Management to Invest in Human Capital  World Bank

Eni acquires 4 new blocks in Cte dIvoires offshore - Eni SpAEni acquires 4 new blocks in Cte dIvoires offshore  Eni SpA

High-Level Review of African Development Bank Portfolio in Cte dIvoire Signals Robust Progress and Shared Vision for Future - African Development Bank GroupHigh-Level Review of African Development Bank Portfolio in Cte dIvoire Signals Robust Progress and Shared Vision for Future  African Development Bank Group

Ghana and Cte d'Ivoire strengthen ties with joint maritime patrols - RFIGhana and Cte d'Ivoire strengthen ties with joint maritime patrols  RFI

Republic of Cte dIvoire in Up to 400 Million Loan and Novel Debt-for-Development Swap - Cleary GottliebRepublic of Cte dIvoire in Up to 400 Million Loan and Novel Debt-for-Development Swap  Cleary Gottlieb

Cte dIvoires main opposition leader disqualified from polls - SemaforCte dIvoires main opposition leader disqualified from polls  Semafor

Kobo Resources Kicks Off Bold Drilling Campaign In Cote D'Ivoire - FinimizeKobo Resources Kicks Off Bold Drilling Campaign In Cote D'Ivoire  Finimize

Cte d'Ivoire - IFADCte d'Ivoire  IFAD

IFC and ALCB Fund Invest in West Africas First Gender Bond, Issued by Ecobank Cte dIvoire - International Finance Corporation (IFC)IFC and ALCB Fund Invest in West Africas First Gender Bond, Issued by Ecobank Cte dIvoire  International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Cote dIvoire: 60,000 Catholic youth of the Archdiocese of Abidjan pray for peaceful elections - Vatican NewsCote dIvoire: 60,000 Catholic youth of the Archdiocese of Abidjan pray for peaceful elections  Vatican News

Cte dIvoire reforms and deficit reduction earn IMF praise - African BusinessCte dIvoire reforms and deficit reduction earn IMF praise  African Business

Vitriol, aggression won't halt presidential bid, Ivory Coast's Thiam says - ReutersVitriol, aggression won't halt presidential bid, Ivory Coast's Thiam says  Reuters

Bishops call for free and fair elections in Cote dIvoire - Vatican NewsBishops call for free and fair elections in Cote dIvoire  Vatican News

In Abidjan, ECA Supports Cte dIvoire's Efforts to Strengthen the Migration-Development Nexus - United Nations Economic Commission for AfricaIn Abidjan, ECA Supports Cte dIvoire's Efforts to Strengthen the Migration-Development Nexus  United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

How will Cote d'Ivoire roll out the malaria vaccine? - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceHow will Cote d'Ivoire roll out the malaria vaccine?  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Leaders of Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana discuss bilateral ties, cooperation - XinhuaLeaders of Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana discuss bilateral ties, cooperation  Xinhua

Cte d'Ivoire announces withdrawal of French forces - Euronews.comCte d'Ivoire announces withdrawal of French forces  Euronews.com

Cte d'Ivoire's voter roll reaches 8.7 million amid opposition demands for revision - RFICte d'Ivoire's voter roll reaches 8.7 million amid opposition demands for revision  RFI

Cte dIvoire: Teacher union leader sentenced after peaceful strike call - Amnesty International CanadaCte dIvoire: Teacher union leader sentenced after peaceful strike call  Amnesty International Canada

Cote d'Ivoire, Brazil enhance cooperation in aviation, trade, education - XinhuaCote d'Ivoire, Brazil enhance cooperation in aviation, trade, education  Xinhua

An innovative debt-for-development swap supports the education sector in Cte d'Ivoire - World BankAn innovative debt-for-development swap supports the education sector in Cte d'Ivoire  World Bank

Cte dIvoire holds controversial ammonium nitrate cargo - safety4seaCte dIvoire holds controversial ammonium nitrate cargo  safety4sea

Gavi and Cte d'Ivoire commit to a successful programmatic and financial transition - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceGavi and Cte d'Ivoire commit to a successful programmatic and financial transition  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

US doubles down in Cte dIvoire as France pulls out - The Africa Report.comUS doubles down in Cte dIvoire as France pulls out  The Africa Report.com

GONE webinar - Eliminating onchocerciasis: reaching the last mile in Cte d'Ivoire - World Health Organization (WHO)GONE webinar - Eliminating onchocerciasis: reaching the last mile in Cte d'Ivoire  World Health Organization (WHO)

UNICEF Cte d'Ivoire Humanitarian Situation Report No. 3 - 1 July to 30 September 2024 - ReliefWebUNICEF Cte d'Ivoire Humanitarian Situation Report No. 3 - 1 July to 30 September 2024  ReliefWeb

France to handover last military base in Cte d'Ivoire as retreat from West Africa continues - RFIFrance to handover last military base in Cte d'Ivoire as retreat from West Africa continues  RFI

MATCH FACTS: Cote dIvoire and Senegal meet in quarter-finals of TotalEnergies CAF U17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025 - Confdration Africaine de FootballMATCH FACTS: Cote dIvoire and Senegal meet in quarter-finals of TotalEnergies CAF U17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025  Confdration Africaine de Football

What I Saw at FEMUA in Cte dIvoire, a Festival of Music and Reform - BellaNaijaWhat I Saw at FEMUA in Cte dIvoire, a Festival of Music and Reform  BellaNaija

Pioneering respectful seed collection through high tree climbing in Cte dIvoire - CIFOR-ICRAF Forests NewsPioneering respectful seed collection through high tree climbing in Cte dIvoire  CIFOR-ICRAF Forests News

Cte dIvoire: Strong turnout at supplier seminar prompts calls for regular engagements - African Development Bank GroupCte dIvoire: Strong turnout at supplier seminar prompts calls for regular engagements  African Development Bank Group

Cte dIvoire: Suspension of evictions in Abidjan must be followed with adequate support for the tens of thousands of affected residents - Amnesty InternationalCte dIvoire: Suspension of evictions in Abidjan must be followed with adequate support for the tens of thousands of affected residents  Amnesty International

White & Case advises banks on Republic of Cte d'Ivoire's US$2.1 billion bond issuances and tender offer, including inaugural issuance in West African CFA francs - White & Case LLPWhite & Case advises banks on Republic of Cte d'Ivoire's US$2.1 billion bond issuances and tender offer, including inaugural issuance in West African CFA francs  White & Case LLP

ST Digital starts construction on data center in Cote dIvoire - Data Center DynamicsST Digital starts construction on data center in Cote dIvoire  Data Center Dynamics

Cashew industry in Cte dIvoire: first steps towards listing on the agricultural stock exchange - Food and Agriculture OrganizationCashew industry in Cte dIvoire: first steps towards listing on the agricultural stock exchange  Food and Agriculture Organization

Cte dIvoire Accedes to the Second Optional Protocol to the ICCPR - World Coalition Against the Death PenaltyCte dIvoire Accedes to the Second Optional Protocol to the ICCPR  World Coalition Against the Death Penalty

Angola hopes kept alive with vital point against Cote dIvoire - Confdration Africaine de FootballAngola hopes kept alive with vital point against Cote dIvoire  Confdration Africaine de Football

Deutsche Bank Finances Clean Water Access in Cte d'Ivoire - Deutsche BankDeutsche Bank Finances Clean Water Access in Cte d'Ivoire  Deutsche Bank

Cte d'Ivoire's Ministry of Agriculture, AfricaRice and TAAT to Build a Roadmap for Seed Sector Transformation - CGIARCte d'Ivoire's Ministry of Agriculture, AfricaRice and TAAT to Build a Roadmap for Seed Sector Transformation  CGIAR

Japan-Cte dIvoire Friendship Shinzo Abe Intersection Opens - ocglobal.jpJapan-Cte dIvoire Friendship Shinzo Abe Intersection Opens  ocglobal.jp

Cote d'Ivoire announces French military exit after decades-long stay - RFICote d'Ivoire announces French military exit after decades-long stay  RFI

Launch of the Roadmap on Countering Terrorist Threats against Vulnerable Targets in Cte dIvoire - Welcome to the United NationsLaunch of the Roadmap on Countering Terrorist Threats against Vulnerable Targets in Cte dIvoire  Welcome to the United Nations

Burkina Fasos government announces the dismantling of another coup attempt - Peoples DispatchBurkina Fasos government announces the dismantling of another coup attempt  Peoples Dispatch

SAPH Cte dIvoire (SPHC) Bullish Momentum Defies Market Downturn - FXLeadersSAPH Cte dIvoire (SPHC) Bullish Momentum Defies Market Downturn  FXLeaders

Cte d'Ivoire and UNESCO commit to improving socio-economic rights and social security for artists - UNESCOCte d'Ivoire and UNESCO commit to improving socio-economic rights and social security for artists  UNESCO

Joint team from Tanzania and Cte dIvoire are winners for CubeSat deployment from the International Space Station - United Nations Information Service ViennaJoint team from Tanzania and Cte dIvoire are winners for CubeSat deployment from the International Space Station  United Nations Information Service Vienna

The Risk of Foreign Intrusion in Presidential Elections in Cote dIvoire - Foreign Policy Research InstituteThe Risk of Foreign Intrusion in Presidential Elections in Cote dIvoire  Foreign Policy Research Institute

Cte d'Ivoire Joins the Global Vulnerable Targets Programme: UNOCT and CTED Conclude In-Depth Consultations to Identify National Needs and Priorities in Abidjan | Office of Counter-Terrorism - Welcome to the United NationsCte d'Ivoire Joins the Global Vulnerable Targets Programme: UNOCT and CTED Conclude In-Depth Consultations to Identify National Needs and Priorities in Abidjan | Office of Counter-Terrorism  Welcome to the United Nations

VAALCO farms into deepwater exploration block offshore Cte dIvoire - Offshore MagazineVAALCO farms into deepwater exploration block offshore Cte dIvoire  Offshore Magazine

Haller, Gbamin return as Cte d'Ivoire name squad for World Cup qualifiers - Confdration Africaine de FootballHaller, Gbamin return as Cte d'Ivoire name squad for World Cup qualifiers  Confdration Africaine de Football

Cte dIvoire: Push CI Expands Access to Digital Financial Services - We are TechCte dIvoire: Push CI Expands Access to Digital Financial Services  We are Tech

Cte dIvoires Electricity Challenge in 2050: Reconciling Economic Development and Climate Commitments - AFD - Agence Franaise de DveloppementCte dIvoires Electricity Challenge in 2050: Reconciling Economic Development and Climate Commitments  AFD - Agence Franaise de Dveloppement

Cte dIvoire judge rules main opponent out of presidential election - Yahoo News UKCte dIvoire judge rules main opponent out of presidential election  Yahoo News UK

Cte d'Ivoire president says French forces to withdraw in January - Le Monde.frCte d'Ivoire president says French forces to withdraw in January  Le Monde.fr

SAGA 2 Cte d'Ivoire - National Technical Committee (CTN) meeting - Food and Agriculture OrganizationSAGA 2 Cte d'Ivoire - National Technical Committee (CTN) meeting  Food and Agriculture Organization

Ouattaras Dangerous Gambit - Council on Foreign RelationsOuattaras Dangerous Gambit  Council on Foreign Relations

African Development Bank Group approves 139 million loan to boost youth employment in Cte d'Ivoire - African Development Bank GroupAfrican Development Bank Group approves 139 million loan to boost youth employment in Cte d'Ivoire  African Development Bank Group

A Feud With Burkina Faso Has Cote dIvoires Ouattara on the Back Foot - World Politics ReviewA Feud With Burkina Faso Has Cote dIvoires Ouattara on the Back Foot  World Politics Review

Data governance strategy in Cte d'Ivoire - DentonsData governance strategy in Cte d'Ivoire  Dentons

VAALCO Energy, Inc. Acquires 70% Interest in and Becomes Operator of Offshore Cte DIvoire CI-705 Block - GlobeNewswireVAALCO Energy, Inc. Acquires 70% Interest in and Becomes Operator of Offshore Cte DIvoire CI-705 Block  GlobeNewswire

Cte dIvoire: the African Development Bank grants loan of EUR 30.5 million to boost economic growth by strengthening financial governance and economic competitiveness - African Development Bank GroupCte dIvoire: the African Development Bank grants loan of EUR 30.5 million to boost economic growth by strengthening financial governance and economic competitiveness  African Development Bank Group

France returns its only military base to Cte d'Ivoire - Le Monde.frFrance returns its only military base to Cte d'Ivoire  Le Monde.fr

FATF adds Algeria, Angola and Cte dIvoire to its grey list - African BusinessFATF adds Algeria, Angola and Cte dIvoire to its grey list  African Business

Cte d'Ivoire: One year on: Evicted Gesco Rivire farmers must be compensated for devastating loss of livelihoods - Amnesty InternationalCte d'Ivoire: One year on: Evicted Gesco Rivire farmers must be compensated for devastating loss of livelihoods  Amnesty International

Cte d'Ivoire: Canada Strengthens Partnership with the African Development Bank During High-Level Meeting - African Development Bank GroupCte d'Ivoire: Canada Strengthens Partnership with the African Development Bank During High-Level Meeting  African Development Bank Group

TotalEnergies CHAN 2024: Romaric N'Dri rallies Cote d'Ivoire for Burkina Faso clash - Confdration Africaine de FootballTotalEnergies CHAN 2024: Romaric N'Dri rallies Cote d'Ivoire for Burkina Faso clash  Confdration Africaine de Football

Cte d'Ivoire: Poor prison conditions and excessive use of preventive detention must be tackled - World Organisation Against Torture | OMCTCte d'Ivoire: Poor prison conditions and excessive use of preventive detention must be tackled  World Organisation Against Torture | OMCT

Cote d'Ivoire holds int'l exhibition to promote AI application in Africa - XinhuaCote d'Ivoire holds int'l exhibition to promote AI application in Africa  Xinhua

WFP Cte d'Ivoire Country Brief, July 2024 - ReliefWebWFP Cte d'Ivoire Country Brief, July 2024  ReliefWeb

Mastercard Hosts Inaugural Cte d'Ivoire Business Forum, Driving Financial Inclusion and Digital Innovation - mastercard.usMastercard Hosts Inaugural Cte d'Ivoire Business Forum, Driving Financial Inclusion and Digital Innovation  mastercard.us

Cte d'Ivoire and the African Development Bank Sign Memorandum of Understanding to host 2025 Annual Meetings in Abidjan - African Development Bank GroupCte d'Ivoire and the African Development Bank Sign Memorandum of Understanding to host 2025 Annual Meetings in Abidjan  African Development Bank Group

Cte dIvoire: mass union action to demand respect for trade union rights - Education InternationalCte dIvoire: mass union action to demand respect for trade union rights  Education International

Cote dIvoire: African Development Bank Vice President Dr. Beth Dunford lauds tremendous impact of Bank-financed project improving conditions for rural populations and youth - African Development Bank GroupCote dIvoire: African Development Bank Vice President Dr. Beth Dunford lauds tremendous impact of Bank-financed project improving conditions for rural populations and youth  African Development Bank Group

Cote dIvoire: Circular economy helps sustain communities - ESI-Africa.comCote dIvoire: Circular economy helps sustain communities  ESI-Africa.com

Ivory Coast : Transport Minister to take delivery of new Air Cte d'Ivoire plane at Airbus HQ - Africa IntelligenceIvory Coast : Transport Minister to take delivery of new Air Cte d'Ivoire plane at Airbus HQ  Africa Intelligence

Cte d'Ivoire: African Development Bank grants loan of over 24 million to improve fisheries and aquaculture sectors, benefitting some 700,000 people - African Development Bank GroupCte d'Ivoire: African Development Bank grants loan of over 24 million to improve fisheries and aquaculture sectors, benefitting some 700,000 people  African Development Bank Group

Thiam Nominated by Cte dIvoire Opposition for Presidency - News Central TVThiam Nominated by Cte dIvoire Opposition for Presidency  News Central TV

The Agroecological Status of Switzerland and Cote dIvoire: National Assessments derived with TAPE - Food and Agriculture OrganizationThe Agroecological Status of Switzerland and Cote dIvoire: National Assessments derived with TAPE  Food and Agriculture Organization

Cte dIvoire: South-South meeting to promote gender equality and combat deforestation - African Development Bank GroupCte dIvoire: South-South meeting to promote gender equality and combat deforestation  African Development Bank Group

MetalsGrove Mining acquires three gold permits in Cte dIvoire - Yahoo FinanceMetalsGrove Mining acquires three gold permits in Cte dIvoire  Yahoo Finance