Innholdsfortegnelse for January- February 2024 i African Football - Africa cup

Located in West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire covers an area of 322,462 km with a population of over 28 million inhabitants (RGPH 2021).Independent since August 7, 1960, the country is bordered to the north by Mali and Burkina Faso, to the west by Liberia and Guinea, to the east by Ghana and to the south by the Atlantic Ocean. Its economy is essentially based on agriculture, especially coffee and cocoa, which ensured a remarkable development from the very first hours of its independence, making it the leading country in the West African sub-region. Five (5) heads of state have succeeded each other since its independence: Félix Houphouët-Boigny (1960-1993), Henri Konan Bédié (1993-1999), Robert Guéi (1999-2000), Laurent Gbagbo (2000-2010), and Alassane Ouattara since 2011.…

Abidjan The economic capital of Côte d'Ivoire, Abidjan, nicknamed "La Perle des Lagunes" (The Pearl of the Lagoons), is a cosmopolitan city of nearly six (6) million inhabitants. Abidjan, the bustling economic capital and business hub of the country, boasts the headquarters and regional offices of several major international institutions, including the AfDB, AIFD, UNICEF, UNDP, IMF, World Bank, and FIBA-Africa (Basketball), among others. In addition, Abidjan boasts an impressive array of luxury hotels, including three (3) classified as 5-star, with approximately forty high-end hotels in total. In addition, there are dozens of luxurious residential complexes, totalling over 4,000 rooms. This hotel network is well spread throughout the city. Beyond Abidjan's borders, seaside locations offer kilometres of beaches, perfect for relaxation and escape. Bouaké The host city of the 1984…