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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Re: Accra to Monrovia during the rainy season?
by katydid_too 08 May 2012
I have not done this journey myself but a friend of mine recently did Monrovia to Abidjan in January (dry season) by public transport.…
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Re: Urgent advise sought: Travel safety Man-Yamoussoukro-Abidjan-Coast
by Roberto15 13 March 2012
Hi Kira, I planning for may the next. Things change frequently, it's true. I travelled a lot in Africa (sahara, west and horn also) in…
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RE: Urgent advise sought: Travel safety Man-Yamoussoukro-Abidjan-Coast
by Kira 12 March 2012
What happens now may change in the future - Roberto do you mean May/June of 2012 or 2013? A friend was in Bouake just over a week ago…
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