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Introducing Yamoussoukro
A capital city with no embassies, government ministries or significant commercial activity, Yamoussoukro is known mainly for its basilica and other overweening excesses, all pet projects of Félix Houphouët-Boigny who was born here. It’s a sad, but interesting testament to Africa’s greatest curse – the Big Boss who can get away with anything.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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