ALASSANE OUATTARA
President of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire
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The Presidential Palace
The Presidential Palace of Abidjan, the work of architect Pierre Dufau (assisted by Maurice Lafon), was built at the request of the President-Founder of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, Félix Houphouët-Boigny, at the time of the country's independence and was inaugurated in 1962.
The Esplanade
To the north, opposite the current Presidential Palace, on the esplanade, a new building offers additional services and administrative space. This building is an extension of the Palace. The building has five above-ground levels and four underground levels, with a restaurant, a gym, as well as archiving and storage facilities. The project was entrusted to architect Pierre Fakhoury. It is located in the Plateau district, with numerous views of the Ébrié Lagoon, and comprises several buildings: the Palace itself; the President's private residence; and the ministerial offices. The decoration was entrusted to numerous renowned artists, including Bernard Buffet for the paintings, René Collamarini for the exterior sculptures, Louis Dideron for the interior sculptures, and Jean Lurçat for the tapestries. A new presidential palace was built in Yamoussoukro when the Ivorian capital was relocated in 1983. However, the presidential palace in Abidjan remains the de facto residence of the Ivorian head of state.
The Little Palace
The private residence of the President of the Republic, commonly known as the "Little Palace," has three levels. A pond, adorned with fountains, adjoins this residence. A wall with openwork decoration separates them, whose play of light at night adds to the magic of the place. Several bronze sculptures of fish and birds decorate the pond. Unlike the north facade, which has no openings except for the entrance door, the south facade features numerous bay windows overlooking private gardens, overlooking the lagoon. With its overhanging canopy, the entrance to the President's private residence echoes that of the palace. Made of gilded copper, adorned with a bronze bas-relief, the entrance door illuminates the very plain facade, of which it is the only opening. Arranged like a frieze, the bas-relief runs the entire width of the door at the height of the handle. It is divided into four panels, inspired by the theme of fertility.
The Giscardium
The Presidential Palace of Yamoussoukro, designed by architect Olivier-Clément Cacoub, was built at the request of Félix Houphouët-Boigny, the founding president of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire (it is in this palace that the family vault where he is buried is located). The original site of N'Gokro is surrounded by a twenty-two-kilometer fence. It is bordered by the sacred crocodile pond, and its entrance is flanked on either side by two life-size rams, a reference to the totem of its builder. The six-story building is contemporary in design.
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Our symbols
They embody the common ideal and the desire to work together to build Côte d'Ivoire.
UNION: The strength of the people, the crucible of their success
DISCIPLINE: Respect for the laws and orders established by the Republic to guarantee the success of our common endeavors
WORK: Which frees us from dependence on others.
A United Ivory Coast
Over the past ten (10) years, we have done our best to consolidate peace and stability in our country, to revive our economy, and to strengthen Côte d'Ivoire's leadership in the sub-region and throughout the world.
Our Heritage
With 60 ethnic groups, the folklore of Côte d'Ivoire is a vibrant and picturesque culture that reinvents itself through its beliefs, rites, tales, legends, festivals, and cults, all derived from traditional societies.
Côte d'Ivoire has capitalized on its significant cultural melting pot, making it a cultural benchmark. Its artistic potential is highlighted and enhanced by a dense, rich, and varied pool of artists of all kinds.