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

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

Cte d'Ivoire e-invoicing launch - vatcalc.comCte d'Ivoire e-invoicing launch  vatcalc.com

Thousands in Cte d'Ivoire protest exclusion of opposition leaders from election - RFIThousands in Cte d'Ivoire protest exclusion of opposition leaders from election  RFI

Cte dIvoire joins as 150th signatory to Multilateral Convention to tackle tax evasion and avoidance - OECDCte dIvoire joins as 150th signatory to Multilateral Convention to tackle tax evasion and avoidance  OECD

Californias Forager Invests In Cashew Farmers In Cte DIvoire - ForbesCalifornias Forager Invests In Cashew Farmers In Cte DIvoire  Forbes

Want a debt swap to work? What Cte dIvoire got right - World Bank BlogsWant a debt swap to work? What Cte dIvoire got right  World Bank Blogs

Data Must Speak: Cte dIvoire - UnicefData Must Speak: Cte dIvoire  Unicef

Political Tension in Cte d'Ivoire - Council on Foreign RelationsPolitical Tension in Cte d'Ivoire  Council on Foreign Relations

Cte d'Ivoire - IFADCte d'Ivoire  IFAD

Cte d'Ivoires Vaccinated Gen-Z - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceCte d'Ivoires Vaccinated Gen-Z  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

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

Japan-Cte d'Ivoire Summit Meeting (Summary) (Diplomatic Relations) - Prime Minister's Office of JapanJapan-Cte d'Ivoire Summit Meeting (Summary) (Diplomatic Relations)  Prime Minister's Office of Japan

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

Mali's magical run continues as they stun Cte d'Ivoire to reach the semis - fiba.basketballMali's magical run continues as they stun Cte d'Ivoire to reach the semis  fiba.basketball

Eni Cte d'Ivoire and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation join forces to boost sustainable development in Cote d'Ivoire - Eni SpAEni Cte d'Ivoire and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation join forces to boost sustainable development in Cote d'Ivoire  Eni SpA

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

Protests erupt in Cte d'Ivoire after opposition leaders blocked from election - RFIProtests erupt in Cte d'Ivoire after opposition leaders blocked from election  RFI

Cte dIvoires land reforms are unlocking jobs and growth - World Bank BlogsCte dIvoires land reforms are unlocking jobs and growth  World Bank Blogs

The Government of Cte dIvoire and the Trust Fund for Victims at the International Criminal Court Commemorate Victims of the 2010-2011 post-Electoral crisis - | International Criminal CourtThe Government of Cte dIvoire and the Trust Fund for Victims at the International Criminal Court Commemorate Victims of the 2010-2011 post-Electoral crisis  | International Criminal Court

Cte dIvoire National Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Cte dIvoire National Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Cte dIvoire: Why Alassane Ouattara is running for president again - The Africa Report.comCte dIvoire: Why Alassane Ouattara is running for president again  The Africa Report.com

Meeting demand for tasty tilapia in Cte dIvoire - Food and Agriculture OrganizationMeeting demand for tasty tilapia in Cte dIvoire  Food and Agriculture Organization

Cte d'Ivoire vs Senegal - Quarter-Finals - FIBA Women's AfroBasket 2025 - fiba.basketballCte d'Ivoire vs Senegal - Quarter-Finals - FIBA Women's AfroBasket 2025  fiba.basketball

Digital 2025: Cte DIvoire - DataReportal Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: Cte DIvoire  DataReportal Global Digital Insights

Cte d'Ivoire outlast DR Congo, advance to the quarters undefeated - fiba.basketballCte d'Ivoire outlast DR Congo, advance to the quarters undefeated  fiba.basketball

Senegal upset hosts Cote d'Ivoire to keep African title dream alive - fiba.basketballSenegal upset hosts Cote d'Ivoire to keep African title dream alive  fiba.basketball

European Union and Cte dIvoire renew their sustainable fisheries partnership - European CommissionEuropean Union and Cte dIvoire renew their sustainable fisheries partnership  European Commission

An Electoral Puzzle: Handling Cte dIvoires High-risk Poll - International Crisis GroupAn Electoral Puzzle: Handling Cte dIvoires High-risk Poll  International Crisis Group

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

Ouattara confirms fourth term run as Ivorian opposition cries foul - RFIOuattara confirms fourth term run as Ivorian opposition cries foul  RFI

Cote d'Ivoire seeks to boost local industrial production, processing - XinhuaCote d'Ivoire seeks to boost local industrial production, processing  Xinhua

EBID Expands Footprint with First Country Office in Cte dIvoire - African BusinessEBID Expands Footprint with First Country Office in Cte dIvoire  African Business

2026 World Cup qualifiers: Cte d'Ivoire squad announcement date against Burundi revealed - Foot Africa2026 World Cup qualifiers: Cte d'Ivoire squad announcement date against Burundi revealed  Foot Africa

WFP Cte dIvoire Country Brief, January - March 2025 - ReliefWebWFP Cte dIvoire Country Brief, January - March 2025  ReliefWeb

UNICEF Cte dIvoire Humanitarian Situation Report - End of Year 2024 - ReliefWebUNICEF Cte dIvoire Humanitarian Situation Report - End of Year 2024  ReliefWeb

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

Press freedom NGO urges Cte dIvoire to protect journalists ahead of election - RFIPress freedom NGO urges Cte dIvoire to protect journalists ahead of election  RFI

Cte dIvoire judge rules main opponent out of presidential election - RFICte dIvoire judge rules main opponent out of presidential election  RFI

A Dynamic Partnership with Japan to Advance Innovation in Cte dIvoire - UNDPA Dynamic Partnership with Japan to Advance Innovation in Cte dIvoire  UNDP

Costello, Moulare lead Cte d'Ivoire vs. Rwanda - fiba.basketballCostello, Moulare lead Cte d'Ivoire vs. Rwanda  fiba.basketball

Resolute strikes gold with major discovery in Cte dIvoire - Mining.comResolute strikes gold with major discovery in Cte dIvoire  Mining.com

Cte dIvoires 2015 legal and policy reform for gender equality in education - OECDCte dIvoires 2015 legal and policy reform for gender equality in education  OECD

Government reduces Cte dIvoire cement price - cemnet.comGovernment reduces Cte dIvoire cement price  cemnet.com

ID4Africa 2026 AGM will take place in Abidjan, Cote dIvoire - Biometric UpdateID4Africa 2026 AGM will take place in Abidjan, Cote dIvoire  Biometric Update

Forager Project Launches Multi-Year Cashew Farming Initiative in Cte dIvoire - iGrow NewsForager Project Launches Multi-Year Cashew Farming Initiative in Cte dIvoire  iGrow News

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

WFP Cte dIvoire Country Brief, October - December 2024 - ReliefWebWFP Cte dIvoire Country Brief, October - December 2024  ReliefWeb

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

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

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)

WMO Technical Advisory Services to Cte d'Ivoire VIGICLIMM Project - World Meteorological Organization WMOWMO Technical Advisory Services to Cte d'Ivoire VIGICLIMM Project  World Meteorological Organization WMO

Cte dIvoire delegates seek strategic collaboration with IITA to bolster coffee and cocoa research - CGIARCte dIvoire delegates seek strategic collaboration with IITA to bolster coffee and cocoa research  CGIAR

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

Abidjan - State Magazine (.gov)Abidjan  State Magazine (.gov)

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

Impact of US Funding Cuts on HIV Programmes in Cte d'Ivoire - UNAIDSImpact of US Funding Cuts on HIV Programmes in Cte d'Ivoire  UNAIDS

Impact of the pause of US foreign assistance in Cte d'Ivoire - UNAIDSImpact of the pause of US foreign assistance in Cte d'Ivoire  UNAIDS

Cte d'Ivoire opposition figure reclaims party leadership ahead of court ruling - RFICte d'Ivoire opposition figure reclaims party leadership ahead of court ruling  RFI

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

30-Day and 1-Year Acute Myocardial Infarction Outcomes in Cte d'Ivoire: The REACTIV Study - ScienceDirect.com30-Day and 1-Year Acute Myocardial Infarction Outcomes in Cte d'Ivoire: The REACTIV Study  ScienceDirect.com

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

Cte dIvoire launches West Africas first agricultural commodities exchange - RFICte dIvoire launches West Africas first agricultural commodities exchange  RFI

Cte dIvoire - General DebateCte dIvoire  General Debate

Four Cte d'Ivoire opposition figures barred from October presidential election - RFIFour Cte d'Ivoire opposition figures barred from October presidential election  RFI

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

Team Profile: Could Cte d'Ivoire be the first host country to win in two decades? - fiba.basketballTeam Profile: Could Cte d'Ivoire be the first host country to win in two decades?  fiba.basketball

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

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

Cte d'Ivoire opposition leader dealt a blow in bid to run for president - TRT GlobalCte d'Ivoire opposition leader dealt a blow in bid to run for president  TRT Global

Final report Cte Divoire - Education InternationalFinal report Cte Divoire  Education International

Cte dIvoires VITIB Partners with Ynov and Magic System to Boost Youth Digital Skills - TechAfrica NewsCte dIvoires VITIB Partners with Ynov and Magic System to Boost Youth Digital Skills  TechAfrica News

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 | River flooding - Simplified Early Action Protocol (sEAP number: EAP2025CI01 | Operation Number: MDRCI017) - ReliefWebCte d'Ivoire | River flooding - Simplified Early Action Protocol (sEAP number: EAP2025CI01 | Operation Number: MDRCI017)  ReliefWeb

France hands over military base to Cote d'Ivoire - XinhuaFrance hands over military base to Cote d'Ivoire  Xinhua

Cte d'Ivoire's Ouattara poised for fourth term bid as opposition pushes back - RFICte d'Ivoire's Ouattara poised for fourth term bid as opposition pushes back  RFI

Cte DIvoire Pledges To Uphold Farmer Income Scheme As Cocoa Output Falters - Forbes AfricaCte DIvoire Pledges To Uphold Farmer Income Scheme As Cocoa Output Falters  Forbes Africa

In Cte d'Ivoire, women and sexual minorities are left vulnerable as the US withdraws aid - Le Monde.frIn Cte d'Ivoire, women and sexual minorities are left vulnerable as the US withdraws aid  Le Monde.fr

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

Cte d'Ivoire: Freedom in the World 2025 Country Report - Freedom HouseCte d'Ivoire: Freedom in the World 2025 Country Report  Freedom House

TICAD 9 -Day 3- - Prime Minister's Office of JapanTICAD 9 -Day 3-  Prime Minister's Office of Japan

Cote d'Ivoire inaugurates China-backed cocoa complex - XinhuaCote d'Ivoire inaugurates China-backed cocoa complex  Xinhua

Tunisia and Cte dIvoire discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation on sidelines of TICAD 9 - ZAWYATunisia and Cte dIvoire discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation on sidelines of TICAD 9  ZAWYA

In Cte dIvoire a changing climate hits farmers and markets alike - MongabayIn Cte dIvoire a changing climate hits farmers and markets alike  Mongabay

Feature: Chinese company helps Cote d'Ivoire transform "white gold" into prosperity - XinhuaFeature: Chinese company helps Cote d'Ivoire transform "white gold" into prosperity  Xinhua

How drones are transforming agriculture in Cte d'Ivoire - RFIHow drones are transforming agriculture in Cte d'Ivoire  RFI

Cte d'Ivoire - Africa ConfidentialCte d'Ivoire  Africa Confidential

Cte dIvoire Gold Production Set to Reach Record in 2025 - DabafinanceCte dIvoire Gold Production Set to Reach Record in 2025  Dabafinance

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

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

Cte dIvoire: Next country in line to announce withdrawal of French troops - CredendoCte dIvoire: Next country in line to announce withdrawal of French troops  Credendo

European Union and Cte dIvoire renew their sustainable fisheries partnership - EEASEuropean Union and Cte dIvoire renew their sustainable fisheries partnership  EEAS

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

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)

Cte dIvoire in $1.75 Billion and XOF220 Billion Offering | News - Cleary GottliebCte dIvoire in $1.75 Billion and XOF220 Billion Offering | News  Cleary Gottlieb

Thousands protest in Cte d'Ivoire after opposition leader barred from presidential race - TRT GlobalThousands protest in Cte d'Ivoire after opposition leader barred from presidential race  TRT Global

Africa CEO Forum opens in Cote d'Ivoire to boost state-business partnerships - XinhuaAfrica CEO Forum opens in Cote d'Ivoire to boost state-business partnerships  Xinhua

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