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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Cte dIvoire - Resources, Economy, People - BritannicaCte dIvoire - Resources, Economy, People  Britannica

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

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

Multi-hazard Surveillance Tool for West African Coastal Countries: Bnin - Cte dIvoire - Ghana - Togo (GRANIT) (as of 31 January 2025) - ReliefWebMulti-hazard Surveillance Tool for West African Coastal Countries: Bnin - Cte dIvoire - Ghana - Togo (GRANIT) (as of 31 January 2025)  ReliefWeb

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

U20 AFCON: Cote DIvoire Pulls Out of Hosting The Competition - Morocco World NewsU20 AFCON: Cote DIvoire Pulls Out of Hosting The Competition  Morocco World News

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

Cte dIvoire - Constitution, Politics, Governance - BritannicaCte dIvoire - Constitution, Politics, Governance  Britannica

Cote d'Ivoire: Sustainable Cocoa - United Nations Development ProgrammeCote d'Ivoire: Sustainable Cocoa  United Nations Development Programme

Air Cte d'Ivoire secures $49.5m loan to finalise A330N deal - ch-aviationAir Cte d'Ivoire secures $49.5m loan to finalise A330N deal  ch-aviation

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

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 - General DebateCte dIvoire  General Debate

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

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

Cocoa: Cte dIvoire maintains pressure on Cargill, Olam and Barry Callebaut - The Africa Report.comCocoa: Cte dIvoire maintains pressure on Cargill, Olam and Barry Callebaut  The Africa Report.com

The coconut industry in Cte d'Ivoire under new regulation - FreshPlazaThe coconut industry in Cte d'Ivoire under new regulation  FreshPlaza

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

Country Visit to Cte dIvoire of the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism - Preliminary Findings, 9 December 2024 - ReliefWebCountry Visit to Cte dIvoire of the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism - Preliminary Findings, 9 December 2024  ReliefWeb

Development & Resilience Index against Violent Extremism (DRIVE) in northern Cte d'Ivoire - ReliefWebDevelopment & Resilience Index against Violent Extremism (DRIVE) in northern Cte d'Ivoire  ReliefWeb

Air Cte dIvoire can dream of new frontiers with impending A330-900neo acquisitions - CAPA - Centre for AviationAir Cte dIvoire can dream of new frontiers with impending A330-900neo acquisitions  CAPA - Centre for Aviation

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

MetalsGrove expands into Cte dIvoire with gold JV acquisition - Mining WeeklyMetalsGrove expands into Cte dIvoire with gold JV acquisition  Mining Weekly

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

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

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

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

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

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 d'Ivoire - IFADCte d'Ivoire  IFAD

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

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

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

Ivory Coast's mid-crop cocoa output expected to drop around 40% due to long drought, exporters say - ReutersIvory Coast's mid-crop cocoa output expected to drop around 40% due to long drought, exporters say  Reuters

Air Cte DIvoire selects Bluebox Wow IFE - InflightAir Cte DIvoire selects Bluebox Wow IFE  Inflight

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

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

U20 AFCON: Egypt to Step In After Cte dIvoire Pulled Out - Morocco World NewsU20 AFCON: Egypt to Step In After Cte dIvoire Pulled Out  Morocco World News

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

Fatoumata Coulibaly crowned Miss World Cte dIvoire 2025 - Asaase RadioFatoumata Coulibaly crowned Miss World Cte dIvoire 2025  Asaase Radio

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

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

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

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

AFI KLM E&M extends support for Air Cte dIvoire - AviTrader Aviation NewsAFI KLM E&M extends support for Air Cte dIvoire  AviTrader Aviation News

ACHPR81: Supporting the work of LGBTIQ+ defenders in Cte dIvoire - International Service for Human RightsACHPR81: Supporting the work of LGBTIQ+ defenders in Cte dIvoire  International Service for Human Rights

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

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

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

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

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

FSO publishes running experiences in Cte dIvoire - State Magazine (.gov)FSO publishes running experiences in Cte dIvoire  State Magazine (.gov)

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

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 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

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

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 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

MATCH FACTS: Cote dIvoire and Central African Republic set for first meeting at TotalEnergies CAF U17 AFCON - Confdration Africaine de FootballMATCH FACTS: Cote dIvoire and Central African Republic set for first meeting at TotalEnergies CAF U17 AFCON  Confdration Africaine de Football

Cote d'Ivoire: 'Afcon U-20 in Trouble As Ivorians Withdraw As Hosts' - Reports - allAfrica.comCote d'Ivoire: 'Afcon U-20 in Trouble As Ivorians Withdraw As Hosts' - Reports  allAfrica.com

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

Cte dIvoire 2024-2025 IFRC network country plan - ReliefWebCte dIvoire 2024-2025 IFRC network country plan  ReliefWeb

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

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

Montage Gold Enters into Strategic Partnership with African - GlobeNewswireMontage Gold Enters into Strategic Partnership with African  GlobeNewswire

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

Egypt to Host U-20 AFCON After Cote dIvoire Withdrawal - News Central TVEgypt to Host U-20 AFCON After Cote dIvoire Withdrawal  News Central TV

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

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

Hundreds of police officers receive EUSDI training in Cte dIvoire - EEASHundreds of police officers receive EUSDI training in Cte dIvoire  EEAS

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

Huawei Helps Tax Authority of Cte d'Ivoire Build Private Networks Using Optical Fibers and Microwaves - Huawei EnterpriseHuawei Helps Tax Authority of Cte d'Ivoire Build Private Networks Using Optical Fibers and Microwaves  Huawei Enterprise

Potential for Waste Sector Methane Reduction in Cte dIvoire - Clean Air Task ForcePotential for Waste Sector Methane Reduction in Cte dIvoire  Clean Air Task Force

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

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 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

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

Islamic State network that wanted to reach Europe dismantled in Cte d'Ivoire and Madagascar - Le Monde.frIslamic State network that wanted to reach Europe dismantled in Cte d'Ivoire and Madagascar  Le Monde.fr

Developer expands portfolio with Cote dIvoire project - Mining WeeklyDeveloper expands portfolio with Cote dIvoire project  Mining Weekly

Cte d'Ivoire crowned African champion of gender equality, stirring controversy - Le Monde.frCte d'Ivoire crowned African champion of gender equality, stirring controversy  Le Monde.fr

Cte d'Ivoire's passion for Guinness World Records - Le Monde.frCte d'Ivoire's passion for Guinness World Records  Le Monde.fr

The Government of the Republic of Cte dIvoire, the WFP Centre of Excellence in China, and the WFP offices in Cte d'Ivoire and Guinea Collaborate to Strengthen the Rice Value Chain - ReliefWebThe Government of the Republic of Cte dIvoire, the WFP Centre of Excellence in China, and the WFP offices in Cte d'Ivoire and Guinea Collaborate to Strengthen the Rice Value Chain  ReliefWeb

The collaboration between Eni and the IRC in Cte d'Ivoire - Eni SpAThe collaboration between Eni and the IRC in Cte d'Ivoire  Eni SpA

Cote dIvoire is 10th African nation to join UN Water Convention in milestone for water cooperation worldwide - UNECECote dIvoire is 10th African nation to join UN Water Convention in milestone for water cooperation worldwide  UNECE

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

Holders Cote d'Ivoire drawn to face rivals Cameroon in tricky Group F - Confdration Africaine de FootballHolders Cote d'Ivoire drawn to face rivals Cameroon in tricky Group F  Confdration Africaine de Football

African Development Banks High Impact Projects Transform Cte d'Ivoires Energy and Agriculture Sectors - African Development Bank GroupAfrican Development Banks High Impact Projects Transform Cte d'Ivoires Energy and Agriculture Sectors  African Development Bank Group

Cte dIvoire, France strengthen military ties with joint air maneuver - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineCte dIvoire, France strengthen military ties with joint air maneuver  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

The 18 Best Restaurants in Abidjan, Cte dIvoire - EaterThe 18 Best Restaurants in Abidjan, Cte dIvoire  Eater

Voices that matter for democracy in Cte d'Ivoire - United Nations VolunteersVoices that matter for democracy in Cte d'Ivoire  United Nations Volunteers

Cte d'Ivoire Profile CAF TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations - Confdration Africaine de FootballCte d'Ivoire Profile CAF TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations  Confdration Africaine de Football

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

Cte dIvoire: Meet three farmers affected by forced evictions in Abidjan - Amnesty InternationalCte dIvoire: Meet three farmers affected by forced evictions in Abidjan  Amnesty International

Bureau multi-pays Cte dIvoire : Situation au Nord (au 30 novembre 2024) - ReliefWebBureau multi-pays Cte dIvoire : Situation au Nord (au 30 novembre 2024)  ReliefWeb

Japan-Cte d'Ivoire Foreign Ministers Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-Cte d'Ivoire Foreign Ministers Meeting  mofa.go.jp

Eni kicks off Baleine Phase 2, increasing production in the offshore of Cte d'Ivoire - Eni SpAEni kicks off Baleine Phase 2, increasing production in the offshore of Cte d'Ivoire  Eni SpA

Cote dIvoire greenlights two renewable energy projects - African Law & BusinessCote dIvoire greenlights two renewable energy projects  African Law & Business

In Cte dIvoire, transgender communities break down barriers in the fight against HIV - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceIn Cte dIvoire, transgender communities break down barriers in the fight against HIV  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

CDC in Cte d'Ivoire - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (.gov)CDC in Cte d'Ivoire  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (.gov)

9th National Cocoa and Chocolate Day held in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire - Xinhua9th National Cocoa and Chocolate Day held in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire  Xinhua