Encyclopedia entry for the president of Cote d'Ivoire offers a biography of Bedie and a history of his activities in politics.

Learn about incidents of violence or intimidation against national and int'l press corps. Includes a profile of the country's political climate.

Find national and departement boundaries, the capital and large cities, lakes, and major roads.

Notes how the country's lack of natural ports made it unattractive to slave traders. Includes a map of modern cities.

First president of Cote d'Ivoire, Houphouet-Boigny served from 1960 until his death in 1993. Provides a photo and brief biography.

Encarta encyclopedia update from 1999 describes the ousting of President Henri Konan Bedie by a military coup led by Gen. Robert Guei.