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Houphouet-Boigny

American  
[oo-fwey-bwah-nyee] / uˈfweɪ bwɑˈnji /

noun

  1. Félix 1905–1993, Ivory Coast political leader: president 1960–93.


Houphouet-Boigny British  
/ ufwɛbwaɲi /

noun

  1. Félix (feliks). 1905–93, Côte d'Ivoire statesman; president of the Côte d'Ivoire (1960–93)

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It saw three decades of stability and prosperity under its first president, Felix Houphouet-Boigny, who only introduced a multi-party system in 1990.

From Barron's Oct. 25, 2025

They will now get to say farewell at Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan.

From Washington Times Mar. 24, 2015

The team are due to arrive back home on Monday, with a celebration planned at the city's Felix Houphouet-Boigny football stadium.

From BBC Feb. 9, 2015

"It became clear to President Felix Houphouet-Boigny very early on that peace is not an accident, but an actual development strategy," Ouattara said then of the country's independence president, still widely revered by Ivorians.

From Reuters May 20, 2012

But critics of the structure, which cost more than $200 million, charge that the Pope will also be giving his blessing to the monumental extravagance of Ivorian President Felix Houphouet-Boigny.

From Time Magazine Archive

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