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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Bancassurance: BGFI Bank Cte d'Ivoire and SAAR Assurances Cte d'Ivoire forge partnership - Atlas MagazineBancassurance: BGFI Bank Cte d'Ivoire and SAAR Assurances Cte d'Ivoire forge partnership  Atlas Magazine

Cte d'Ivoire - InventaCte d'Ivoire  Inventa

Cte d'Ivoire 'has sold' 850,000 tonnes of 2025/26 cocoa export contracts - TRT GlobalCte d'Ivoire 'has sold' 850,000 tonnes of 2025/26 cocoa export contracts  TRT Global

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

France moves to return colonial-era 'talking drum' to Ivory Coast - France 24France moves to return colonial-era 'talking drum' to Ivory Coast  France 24

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

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

Cte dIvoire: Sisters of Our Lady of Peace celebrate Diamond Jubilee - Vatican NewsCte dIvoire: Sisters of Our Lady of Peace celebrate Diamond Jubilee  Vatican News

Cte dIvoire: Fostering Economic Transformation and Adapting to Climate Change - International Monetary Fund (IMF)Cte dIvoire: Fostering Economic Transformation and Adapting to Climate Change  International Monetary Fund (IMF)

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

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

France to Return Cte dIvoires Facebook Drum After Over a Century - Africa.comFrance to Return Cte dIvoires Facebook Drum After Over a Century  Africa.com

A Dynamic Partnership with Japan to Advance Innovation in Cte dIvoire - United Nations Development ProgrammeA Dynamic Partnership with Japan to Advance Innovation in Cte dIvoire  United Nations Development Programme

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

BGFI Bank Cte d'Ivoire and SAAR Assurances launch two innovative bancassurance products on the Ivorian market - Financial AfrikBGFI Bank Cte d'Ivoire and SAAR Assurances launch two innovative bancassurance products on the Ivorian market  Financial Afrik

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

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

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

Cte d'Ivoire set to host African Development Bank Group 2025 Annual Meetings - African Development Bank GroupCte d'Ivoire set to host African Development Bank Group 2025 Annual Meetings  African Development Bank Group

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 Energy Fact Sheet - African Development Bank GroupCte dIvoire Energy Fact Sheet  African Development Bank Group

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

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 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

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

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

Starcore spins out Cte dIvoire assets - Mining.com.auStarcore spins out Cte dIvoire assets  Mining.com.au

Cte dIvoire: Opposition declares Ouattaras fourth term uacceptable - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineCte dIvoire: Opposition declares Ouattaras fourth term uacceptable  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

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

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

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)

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

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

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

French parliament votes to return 'talking drum' to Cte d'Ivoire - TRT GlobalFrench parliament votes to return 'talking drum' to Cte d'Ivoire  TRT Global

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

Cte dIvoire, Ghana, Cameroon: Who benefits most from high cocoa prices? - The Africa Report.comCte dIvoire, Ghana, Cameroon: Who benefits most from high cocoa prices?  The Africa Report.com

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

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

Starcore Sets Sights On Gold In Cote D'Ivoire - FinimizeStarcore Sets Sights On Gold In Cote D'Ivoire  Finimize

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

Cte d'Ivoire - IFADCte d'Ivoire  IFAD

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

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

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

Cote d'Ivoire inaugurates China-backed cocoa complex - Global TimesCote d'Ivoire inaugurates China-backed cocoa complex  Global Times

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

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

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

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

Cte d'Ivoire announces withdrawal of French forces - EuronewsCte d'Ivoire announces withdrawal of French forces  Euronews

Cte dIvoire cacao farmers struggle as climate havoc devastates crops - MongabayCte dIvoire cacao farmers struggle as climate havoc devastates crops  Mongabay

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

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

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

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

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

The African Development Bank Joins Cte d'Ivoires International Womens Day Celebrations - African Development Bank GroupThe African Development Bank Joins Cte d'Ivoires International Womens Day Celebrations  African Development Bank Group

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

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

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

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 | 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

UNICEF Cte dIvoire Humanitarian Situation Report No.2, 1 April to 30 June 2025 - ReliefWebUNICEF Cte dIvoire Humanitarian Situation Report No.2, 1 April to 30 June 2025  ReliefWeb

Cte d'Ivoire: self-testing extends cervical cancer screening services - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaCte d'Ivoire: self-testing extends cervical cancer screening services  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

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

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

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

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)

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

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

France MPs approves return of colonial-era 'talking drum' to Cte dIvoire - Le Monde.frFrance MPs approves return of colonial-era 'talking drum' to Cte dIvoire  Le Monde.fr

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

UNICEF/Cte dIvoire highlights challenges to childrens rights - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineUNICEF/Cte dIvoire highlights challenges to childrens rights  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

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

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

Transforming Abidjan: Inside the largest urban transport project in Cte d'Ivoire - African Development Bank GroupTransforming Abidjan: Inside the largest urban transport project in Cte d'Ivoire  African Development Bank Group

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

Cte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) Travel Advice & Safety - SmartravellerCte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) Travel Advice & Safety  Smartraveller

Miner acquires shares in Cte dIvoire operation - Engineering NewsMiner acquires shares in Cte dIvoire operation  Engineering News

African Gold Ltd Unveils Promising Gold Discoveries in Cte dIvoire - TipRanksAfrican Gold Ltd Unveils Promising Gold Discoveries in Cte dIvoire  TipRanks

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

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

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

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

Duval Group to develop EUR 150 million Cte dIvoire project - African Law & BusinessDuval Group to develop EUR 150 million Cte dIvoire project  African Law & Business

Which Country is the Largest Producer of Cocoa in the World? - Jagran JoshWhich Country is the Largest Producer of Cocoa in the World?  Jagran Josh

Cte d'Ivoire community radios boost public awareness on mpox outbreak - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaCte d'Ivoire community radios boost public awareness on mpox outbreak  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

Algeria, Zimbabwe sail through to Rugby Africa Cup 2025 semis - XinhuaAlgeria, Zimbabwe sail through to Rugby Africa Cup 2025 semis  Xinhua

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

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 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

Cote d'Ivoire: Birth rate from 2013 to 2023 - StatistaCote d'Ivoire: Birth rate from 2013 to 2023  Statista

In Cte d'Ivoire, a new style of rock makes its debut - Le Monde.frIn Cte d'Ivoire, a new style of rock makes its debut  Le Monde.fr

Change of His Majestys Ambassador to Cte dIvoire: John Marshall - GOV.UKChange of His Majestys Ambassador to Cte dIvoire: John Marshall  GOV.UK

Cte d'Ivoire's cocoa sector undergoes transformation - Le Monde.frCte d'Ivoire's cocoa sector undergoes transformation  Le Monde.fr