“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.”
Mark 16:15 (KJV)

Brief History of Côte d’Ivoire

Côte d’Ivoire, also known as Ivory Coast, is a country located in West Africa. It gained independence from France on August 7, 1960. The country is bordered by Ghana to the east, Burkina Faso and Mali to the north, Guinea to the northwest, Liberia to the west, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south.

Population

• Current Population (2026): Approximately 34.3 million
• Ethnic Groups: Over 60 ethnic groups, with the largest being the Akan, followed by the Mandé and Kru peoples.
• Languages: The official language is French, but many indigenous languages are spoken, including Baoulé, Bété, and Dyula.

Economy

Côte d’Ivoire has a diverse economy primarily based on agriculture. Key economic points include:

• Major Products: The country is one of the world’s leading producers of cocoa and cashew nuts.
• Economic Challenges: The economy has faced fluctuations due to global market prices for agricultural products, impacting growth and stability.

History of Conflict

Côte d’Ivoire has experienced significant political instability, particularly in the following periods:

• Civil War (2002): A rebellion split the country into a government-controlled south and a rebel-held north.
• Post-Election Crisis (2010-2011): Following disputed elections, violence erupted, leading to a second civil war. This conflict resulted in thousands of deaths and widespread displacement.

CIYWR in Côte d’Ivoire
Côte d’Ivoire is one of CIYWR’s five main countries of outreach in west Africa. As with our other Revival outreaches, we purposely work with local pastors and religious leaders well in advance of our Crusades, during the Revivals, and afterwards. We have found this partnership to be the most effective in winning souls for Christ and making solid disciples of the new converts. Because of its proximity to other work we do in west Africa, we try to be very strategic with our efforts and our resources (both financially and with our time).

“For the Son of man is not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them.” Luke 9:56

CIYWR’s Service Work in Côte d’Ivoire includes Hospital Visits, and local Church Growth and Outreach.

“Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.”
Acts 2: 38,39