Presidents of Ivory Coast

Below are notable presidents of Ivory Coast in chronological order, with the years each served and a brief summary.

Félix Houphouët-Boigny

Served: 1960–1993

Founding president who led Côte d'Ivoire for 33 years and died in office on 7 December 1993.

Henri Konan Bédié

Served: 1993–1999

Served as acting president, then won the 1995 election; deposed in the coup of December 1999.

Robert Guéï

Served: 1999–2000

Military ruler who held power for 307 days after the coup.

Laurent Gbagbo

Served: 2000–2011

Took office in October 2000; left power in April 2011 after the disputed 2010 election.

Alassane Ouattara

Served: 2010–present

Prime minister from 1990 to 1993; in office since 4 December 2010, with the 2016 constitution's two-term limit lifted for him.

Sources: Wikipedia, List of heads of state of Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire); Wikidata-based lists (checked Nov 2026). Five presidents since 1960.. Last reviewed November 2026.

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