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. 

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