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Félix Houphouët-Boigny Ivoirian Miracle

African History
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Send us Fan MailThis text provides a historical biography of Felix Houphouet-Boigny, the first president of Côte d’Ivoire, tracing his trajectory from a colonial doctor to a powerful autocrat. It explores how he utilized the cocoa and coffee industries to fund the "Ivoirian Miracle," a period of immense economic growth that distinguished the nation from its neighbors.Support the show

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