Félix Houphouët-Boigny
Félix Houphouët-Boigny was the first President of Ivory Coast, serving from 1960 until his death in 1993, and is often referred to as the 'Father of the Nation' for his role in the country's independence and development. He was a key figure in West African politics and advocated for regional unity and stability, establishing a long-lasting political legacy.
Born on Oct 18, 1905 (120 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gambia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.32% | +0% | 2,416,668 | 7,746 | $1,800 | 6$ |
| Totals | 1 | 2,416,668 | 7,746 | $1,800 | 6$ |
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Gambia:
He paid tribute to the nation's founding President, Félix Houphouët-Boigny.
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Tanzania:
Simone Gbagbo started her political career as a trade unionist in the 1970s when she opposed the single-party rule of the country's founding President Felix Houphouet-Boigny.
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Burundi:
Félix Houphouët-Boigny is quoted regarding the nature of peace and behavior of Africans.
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Switzerland:
Félix Houphouët-Boigny made his hometown Yamoussoukro the capital of Côte d'Ivoire in 1983.
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Switzerland:
Félix Houphouët-Boigny was the first president of Côte d'Ivoire and a significant political figure during the African independence era.
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Portugal:
Félix Houphouët-Boigny was the future first President of independent Côte d'Ivoire who first requested the restitution of the djidji ayôkwé in 1957.
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Portugal:
António Costa cited former President Félix Houphouët-Boigny regarding the importance of peace.
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United Kingdom:
Félix Houphouët-Boigny was Ivory Coast's founding president and Tidjane Thiam's great-uncle.
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New Zealand:
Félix Houphouët-Boigny was the president of Ivory Coast and hosted Nelson Mandela at a state dinner.
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United Kingdom:
Tidjane Thiam is the great-nephew of Ivory Coast's first President Félix Houphouët-Boigny.
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