Abidjan Disussion Thread - Cote D'Ivoire

[mike7743]

Originally Posted by kulani

Here's what the US Embassy themselves think

US Opens the Largest Embassy in West Africa (07/12/05)
http://abidjan.usembassy.gov/us_open..._07/12/05.html

(ABIDJAN) July 12, 2005 - Côte d’Ivoire President Laurent Gbagbo, U.S. Ambassador Aubrey Hooks, and General Charles Williams, Director of the U.S. Department of State’s Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), officially opened the new embassy of the United States of America in Côte d’Ivoire, during a ceremony held today at the chancery in Abidjan. The new embassy is the largest American embassy in West Africa. The ceremony marks the completion of more than three years of intensive efforts by Americans and Ivoirians, who collaborated together to construct a landmark symbol to the strength of relations and the possibilities of partnership between the United States and Côte d’Ivoire.

"This magnificent new building is a symbol of American values and of the commitment of the United States of America to the future of Côte d’Ivoire and the countries of West Africa," remarked Ambassador Hooks in inaugurating the new building.

300 dignitaries and over 350 American and Ivoirian employees of the embassy looked on as President Gbagbo, Ambassador Hooks, and General Williams cut the ribbon to ceremoniously open the 21,845 square-meter facility in the Riviera neighborhood of Abidjan. The project cost over 90 million USD and will house almost all of the offices of the United States Government in Côte d’Ivoire. This embassy will also serve as a model for all American embassies around the world.

"The design of this office building is so exemplary, that we have developed from it a standard embassy model of which OBO is now using for all our new buildings worldwide. This recognition began here with you in Cote d'Ivoire," added General Williams. "In this building, we showcase American architectural design at its finest, wrought by the highest standard and quality of construction."

While serving as a worldwide model, the design of the new embassy is locally inspired. The exterior patterns of the building reflect the style of traditional African fabrics and the interior of the facility includes quilts from the American state of Alabama, with heavy influences from West African art.

so we show our commitment to Africa by building a bigger embassy?


LOL..wow



-hangs head in shame-

[Alloukou]

il y a trop de jaloux en Afrique.
This is a picture thread. If you want to talk politics, tell me what country you are from and let me know where to meet you.
Thanks.

[mike7743]

from U.S, but no thank you I don't want to talk to you about politics (if that was sarcastically directed at me)


just passing by...

[angcammoc]

To be honest, it looks like abidjan is being ignored by the governmentwhen it comes to construction. Thier government is only cncerned in the construction for Yammousoukro and Abidjan's buildings are looking very 80' same goes to the city decorations (very 80's). It used to b called the paris of africa but i don't see it anymore...the government should also focus on abidjan and not only yammousukro (where there is a great deal of construction)...it is no different than what it used to be in the 80's-90's

[Matthias Offodile]

inside one of the numerous big supermarkets in Abidjan

[Matthias Offodile]

Abidjan Nightlife Scence Shots in June 2008...


Abidjan people ..as always sooooo fashionable


all in Zone 4 Abidjan, Rue Princesse etc which are all packed with clubs, discos bars and even strip clubs everything

[Augusto]

Originally Posted by Alloukou

Getting rid of the old buses. The new ones are in, slick and loonnnnnng.

This Renault PR180 seems to be in very good condition despite its age. It should be more than 25 years old as I have not seen them in Paris since almost 10 years. Are they second hand buses from France? Are there still SC10 from France in operation?
Est ce que les bus sont toujours dégradés par des jeunes qui font des boro d'enjaillement?

[vfG]

Abidjan is the reflect of a nice past ... i think we will wait some years before seeing Luandesques or Lagosesques projects in côte d'ivoire ... this contry (like Angola) is coming out of a national crysis ...

[KQV208]

Am sure they will in due time.

[Matthias Offodile]

Abidjan is the reflect of a nice past ... i think we will wait some years before seeing Luandesques or Lagosesques projects in côte d'ivoire ... this contry (like Angola) is coming out of a national crysis ...

Abidjan was once called the "paris of Africa" or the pearl of the lagune for its beauty...hopefully, it will get back to where it once was...but the road will be a steep one.

people always said "no we don´t live in Africa, we live in the Ivory Coast".....ask older Ivorians if you don´t believe me...because so many things were functioning

[dwdwone]

Hi. Can anyone tell me if the light rail line has started construction yet?

[Abidrovia]

If Abidjan just had two modern skyscrapers (35-50 floors in height), and one tower that stands out (60 floors), than it would definately be the best looking African skyline outside of South Africa.

[Matthias Offodile]

If Abidjan just had two modern skyscrapers (35-50 floors in height), and one tower that stands out (60 floors), than it would definately be the best looking African skyline outside of South Africa.

Eh, you probably mean outside of Jo´Hannesburg. Cape town skyline is good but not so hugely impressive like than of Jo´Burg.


There was an approved tower that was about to be built in the 1990´s. it was called "Tour de l´Elephant". Bedié wanted to build it, it should have had close to 70 floors and should have come to symbolize the weath of an economy that grew by 7 percent on average from 1994-1998....well, we all knew what happend to these high-flying dreams.

A lost decade followed.

[angcammoc]

Originally Posted by Abidrovia

If Abidjan just had two modern skyscrapers (35-50 floors in height), and one tower that stands out (60 floors), than it would definately be the best looking African skyline outside of South Africa.

I DON'T THINK SO, Abidjan used to be developed at its time in the 80's but many cities in Africa are developing ahead of Abidjan, Abidjan is very highly overrated and i don't even see the shit she's got. Yes she was nice in the 80's but i don't think Abidjan is that nice anymore.

[Abidrovia]

I'm talking about in terms of it's skyline, it has the most potential. Obviously their infastructure must be rebuilt.

Even though many other West African cities are doing better than Cote d'Ivoire, such as Accra, Abuja and Lagos, they do not have a defined skyline because many tall buildings are scattered randomly all over the place. Abidjan has a single defined CBD, like many Western cities, but most African cities doing better than Abidjan don't even have a skyline.

[Matthias Offodile]

French R&Bn Singer M. Pokora will give a concert in 18 April 2009, too!...He is very famous!

Matt Pokora en concert au Palais de la Culture d'Abidjan



here two music clips






ivoirmixdj.com | 05/04/2009

M. Pokora, de son vrai nom Matthieu Tota, la star du RnB français sera sur les bords de la lagune Ébrié pour un concert live exceptionnel. La salle Anoumabo du Palais de la Culture de Treichville sera la scène de cet évènement prévu pour le 17 Avril prochain. M.Pokora est l’auteur de trois albums à succès depuis le début de sa carrière solo en 2004 : « M.Pokora » certifié disque d"or, « Player » sorti en 2006 certifié disque de platine et le dernier en date « MP3 » sorti en 2008 sur lequel il a bossé avec Timbaland. Actuellement, il prépare un nouvel et quatrième album.

[Axelferis]

LOL Offodile!!! M.Pokora is only famous in france without disrespect him

[Matthias Offodile]

I was refering to France, Axelferis!

most of the singers are only famous in France and the rest of francophone world...never heared of beyond those linguitic confines...only exception was Edith Piaf and France Gall!

[angcammoc]

all these french musicians are terrible singers..their music sucks

[Matthias Offodile]

anagmonoc, you needn´t listen to them! !All this French haters suck ...don´t visit this thread if you hate French-speaking countries..and I don´t go and peep into countries that I don´t like on SSC, as simple as that!