Yes, the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire, commonly known as Ivory Coast, officially changed its name from Ivory Coast to Cote d'Ivoire in 1985. This change was made to promote the use of the country's French name in international relations and to emphasize its African identity.
Which colonizer gave Cote d'lvoire independence and who was the Prime Minister/president of the colonizer at that time
Cote d'Ivoire gained independence from France on August 7, 1960. The Prime Minister of France at that time was Michel Debre and the President was Charles de Gaulle. The first President of Cote d'Ivoire after independence was Felix Houphouet-Boigny.
Who was the Nationalist leader and what was the political party called
The nationalist leader of Cote d'Ivoire during the struggle for independence was Felix Houphouet-Boigny. He was the founder of the political party called the Democratic Party of Cote d'Ivoire (PDCI), which played a key role in the country's independence movement. Houphouet-Boigny served as the President of Cote d'Ivoire from 1960 until his death in 1993.
What method was used to gain independence
The independence movement in Cote d'Ivoire was largely peaceful and diplomatic. Felix Houphouet-Boigny, the nationalist leader and founder of the Democratic Party of Cote d'Ivoire (PDCI), negotiated with French authorities and worked towards a peaceful transfer of power. The country gained independence from France through a series of diplomatic negotiations and agreements, leading to the declaration of independence on August 7, 1960. Peaceful negotiations and political collaboration played a significant role in the process of gaining independence for Cote d'Ivoire.
