Senate (Ivory Coast)
The Senate is the upper house of the Parliament of Ivory Coast. The Senate was created after a new constitution was approved by a referendum in 2016. History The Senate is expected to first sit in 2018, after the first Ivorian senatorial election, which will be held on March 24, 2018. Under the constitution the Senate is expected to represent the regions. Electoral system On February 14, 2018, the government of Ivory Coast decided the first Ivorian senatorial election will be held on March 24, 2018. It also established new rules on appointing senators, who will be elected by National Assembly members, members of municipal, autonomous districts and regional councils. Each region and autonomous district will have 2 senators elected and 1 appointed by the President. The Senate will have 99 members. Presidents of the Senate Below is a list of presidents of the Senate: Current senators On 24 March 2018, 66 senators were eletected. The president will appoint 33 senators. ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Parliament Of Ivory Coast
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The Parliament of Ivory Coast is the legislature of Ivory Coast. From 1960 to 2016, it was a unicameral body. It became a bicameral body after a new constitution was approved by referendum on October 30, 2016. The parliament consists of two chambers:- *The Senate (upper chamber) *The National Assembly (lower chamber) See also *Politics of Ivory Coast *List of legislatures by country *Legislative branch References Politics of Ivory Coast Political organizations based in Ivory Coast Ivory Coast Ivory Coast Ivory Coast Ivory Coast, also known as Côte d'Ivoire, officially the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, is a country on the southern coast of West Africa. Its capital is Yamoussoukro, in the centre of the country, while its largest city and economic centre is ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Agnéby-Tiassa
Agnéby-Tiassa Region is one of the 31 regions of Ivory Coast. Since its establishment in 2011, it has been one of three regions in Lagunes District. The seat of the region is Agboville and the region's population in the 2021 census was 865,951. Agnéby-Tiassa is currently divided into four departments: Agboville, Sikensi, Taabo, and Tiassalé Tiassalé is a town in southern Ivory Coast. It is a sub-prefectures of Ivory Coast, sub-prefecture and the seat of Tiassalé Department in Agnéby-Tiassa Region, Lagunes District. Tiassalé is also a Communes of Ivory Coast, commune. In 2021, .... Notes Regions of Lagunes District States and territories established in 2011 2011 establishments in Ivory Coast {{Lagunes-geo-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Guémon
Guémon Region (also known as Yémahin Region) is one of the 31 regions of Ivory Coast. Since its establishment in 2011, it has been one of three regions in Montagnes District. The seat of the region is Duékoué and the region's population in the 2021 census was 930,893. Guémon is currently divided into four departments: Bangolo, Duékoué, Facobly Facobly (also spelled Facobli) is a town in western Ivory Coast. It is a sub-prefecture of and seat of Facobly Department in Guémon Region, Montagnes District. Facobly is also a commune. In 2014, the population of the sub-prefecture of Facobly w ..., and Kouibly. Name In the 2011 decree that created the region, Guémon was referred to alternatively as the region of "Yémahin". [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Grands-Ponts
Grands-Ponts Region (also originally known as Leboutou Region) is one of the 31 regions of Ivory Coast. Since its establishment in 2011, it has been one of three regions in Lagunes District. The seat of the region is Dabou and the region's population in the 2021 census was 450,007. Grands-Ponts is currently divided into three departments: Dabou, Grand-Lahou, and Jacqueville. Name In the 2011 decree that created the region, Grands-Ponts included Abidjan Department Abidjan Department (french: Département d'Abidjan, ) is a department of Ivory Coast. It is the sole department in Abidjan Autonomous District: the territory of the department and the district are the same. [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Gontougo
Gontougo Region is one of the 31 regions of Ivory Coast. Since its establishment in 2011, it has been one of two regions in Zanzan District. The seat of the region is Bondoukou and the region's population in the 2021 census was 917,828. Gontougo is currently divided into five departments: Bondoukou Bondoukou (var. Bonduku, Bontuku) is a city in northeastern Ivory Coast, 420 km northeast of Abidjan. It is the seat of both Zanzan District and Gontougo Region. It is also a commune and the seat of and a sub-prefecture of Bondoukou Departm ..., Koun-Fao, Sandégué, Tanda, and Transua. Notes Regions of Zanzan District States and territories established in 2011 2011 establishments in Ivory Coast {{Zanzan-geo-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Gôh
Gôh Region is one of the 31 regions of Ivory Coast. Since its establishment in 2011, it has been one of two regions in Gôh-Djiboua District. The region's seat is Gagnoa and its area is 7327 km². At the 2021 census, the region had a population of 985,282. History From 2000 until the 2011 administrative reorganisation of the subdivisions of Ivory Coast, the territory that is now Gôh constituted the first-level division Fromager Region. At the reorganisation, the territory was renamed Gôh and combined with Lôh-Djiboua to form the new first-level division Gôh-Djiboua District. Departments Gôh Region is currently divided into two departments: Gagnoa and Oumé Oumé is a town in south-central Ivory Coast. It is a Sub-prefectures of Ivory Coast, sub-prefecture of and the seat of Oumé Department in Gôh Region, Gôh-Djiboua District. Oumé is also a Communes of Ivory Coast, commune. Notable people * Bo .... Notes {{DEFAULTSORT:Goh Regions of Gôh-Djiboua Dis ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Gbôklé
Gbôklé Region is one of the 31 regions of Ivory Coast. Since its establishment in 2011, it has been one of three regions in Bas-Sassandra District. The seat of the region is Sassandra and the region's population in the 2021 census was 460,980. Gbôklé is currently divided into two departments: Fresco and Sassandra Sassandra is a town in southern Ivory Coast. It is a sub-prefecture of and the seat of Sassandra Department. It is also a commune and the seat of Gbôklé Region in Bas-Sassandra District. Sassandra lies on the Gulf of Guinea at the mouth of th .... Notes Regions of Bas-Sassandra District States and territories established in 2011 2011 establishments in Ivory Coast {{BasSassandra-geo-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Gbêkê
Gbêkê Region (also known as Wawlè Region) is one of the 31 regions of Ivory Coast. Since its establishment in 2011, it has been one of two regions in Vallée du Bandama District. The seat of the region is Bouaké and the region's population in the 2021 census was 1,352,900, making it the third-most populous region of Ivory Coast. Gbêkê is currently divided into four departments: Béoumi, Botro, Bouaké, and Sakassou. Name In the 2011 decree that created the region, Gbêkê was referred to alternatively as the region of "Wawlè". Location Gbêkê is located in the north of the country, it borders[...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Folon Region
Folon Region is one of the 31 regions of Ivory Coast. Since its establishment in 2011, it has been one of two regions in Denguélé District. The seat of the region is Minignan and the region's population in the 2021 census was 146,209, making it the least-populous region of the country. Folon is currently divided into two departments: Kaniasso and Minignan. Natural geography The majority of the geography of Folon is savannah, but there are forests along the rivers."Folon" gouv.ci, accessed 23 February 2016. The forests are threatened by and bushfires. The wild fauna of the region includes [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Cavally Region
Cavally Region is one of the 31 regions of Ivory Coast. From its establishment in 2011, to 2014 it was in Montagnes District. The seat of the region is Guiglo and the region's population in the 2021 census was 708,241. Cavally is currently divided into four departments: Bloléquin, Guiglo, Taï, and Toulépleu Toulépleu is a town in the far west of Ivory Coast, near the border with Liberia. It is a sub-prefecture and the seat of Toulépleu Department in Cavally Region, Montagnes District. Toulépleu is also a commune A commune is an alternative t .... Notes Regions of Montagnes District States and territories established in 2011 2011 establishments in Ivory Coast {{Montagnes-geo-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Bounkani
Bounkani Region is one of the 31 regions of Ivory Coast. Since its establishment in 2011, it has been one of two regions in Zanzan District. The seat of the region is Bouna and the region's population in the 2021 census was 427,037. Bounkani is currently divided into four departments: Bouna, Doropo, Nassian, and Téhini. Just over half of Bounkani (11 090 km²) is located in Comoé National Park The Comoé National Park is a Biosphere Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Zanzan and Savanes Districts of north-eastern Ivory Coast. It is the largest protected area in West Africa, with an area of 11,500 km2, and ranges from t .... The portion of Bounkani that is within the park is not governed by any department. Notes Regions of Zanzan District States and territories established in 2011 2011 establishments in Ivory Coast {{Zanzan-geo-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Béré Region
Béré Region (originally known as Koyadougou Region) is one of the 31 regions of Ivory Coast. Since its establishment in 2011, it has been one of three regions in Woroba District. The seat of the region is Mankono and the region's population in the 2021 census was 492,151. Béré is currently divided into three departments: Dianra, Kounahiri, and Mankono Mankono is a town in central Ivory Coast and the seat of Béré Region, Woroba District. It is a sub-prefecture of and the seat of Mankono Department Mankono Department is a department of Béré Region in Woroba District, Ivory Coast. In 2021, i .... Name In the 2011 decree that created the region, Béré was referred to exclusively as the region of "Koyadougou". [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |