Timeline of Cote d'Ivoire

Chronology

7 events spanning the history of Cote d'Ivoire. BCE/CE dating.

1. 1842

   France imposes protectorate over coastal zone.

   France imposes protectorate over coastal zone.

2. 1893

   Ivory Coast made into a colony.

   Ivory Coast made into a colony.

3. 1958

   Ivory Coast becomes a republic within the French Community.

   Ivory Coast becomes a republic within the French Community.

4. 1960

   France grants independence under President Felix Houphouet-Boigny.

   France grants independence under President Felix Houphouet-Boigny. He holds power until he dies in 1993.

5. 2000

   Fighting erupts.

   Fighting erupts between Gbagbo’s mainly southern Christian supporters and followers of Ouattara, who are mostly Muslims from the north.

6. 2002

   Short-lived ceasefire in October.

   Short-lived ceasefire in October gives way to further clashes and battle for key cocoa-industry town of Daloa. Previously unknown rebel groups seize towns in west.

7. 2003

   President Gbagbo accepts peace deal at talks in Paris.

   President Gbagbo accepts peace deal at talks in Paris. Deal proposes power-sharing government.