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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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Literature professor Adama Samake, who has taught the only course on decolonisation at Felix Houphouet-Boigny University since 2019, shares Niang'O's frustration.

From Barron's Feb. 20, 2026

Defender Ousmane Viera scored in the 23rd minute at Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, and Salomon Kalou added the second by earning and converting a 90th-minute penalty.

From Washington Times Mar. 26, 2015

In 1994 President Houphouet-Boigny was buried inside the palace grounds, guarded by an artificial lake and the city's sacred crocodiles.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2012

"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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