Cote d'Ivoire: History

France imposes protectorate over the coastal zone.

The Ivory Coast is made into a colony. 

The Ivory Coast becomes part of the French Federation of West Africa.

The Ivory Coast becomes a republic within the French Community.

France grants Cote d'Ivoire (also known as the Ivory Coast) independence.

A civil war begins between rebel Muslims and Christians.

Truth, Reconciliation and Dialogue Commission is launched, aimed at forging unity after post-election violence that left about 3,000 people dead and 500,000 displaced. 

In April 2011, after widespread fighting, Gbagbo was formally forced from office by armed OUATTARA supporters and UN and French forces.

UN security Council lifts embargo on Ivory Coast's diamond trade that was set in place in 2005. 

In October 2020, Ouattara won a controversial third presidential term, despite a two-term limit in the Ivoirian constitution, in an election boycotted by the opposition.