Abidjan Disussion Thread - Cote D'Ivoire - Page 4

angcammoc · April 12th, 2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 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!

i was referring to french artists from france..i can fall asleep while listening to their music...love the pics of abidjan

Matthias Offodile · April 12th, 2009, 08:34 PM

Yes, I know that you hate France and French people and numerous francophone countries......I adore French music..thank god tastes differ, would be awful if we all listened to the same music like American trash where one song is exactly like the previous one, where would the diversity be?

angcammoc · April 12th, 2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthias Offodile

Yes, I know that you hate France and French people and numerous francophone countries......I adore French music..thank god tastes differ, would be awful if we all listened to the same music like American trash where one song is exactly like the previous one, where would the diversity be?

I'm sory but I don't hate french people i just do not care that much about them....there is a difference....I listen to kizomba and tarraxinha most of the time....I care less about american music

i also love house music

Matthias Offodile · April 12th, 2009, 08:49 PM

ok, then we have different tastes...I like France a lot, (although there are things which I don´t like with every country) but I do like kizomba music , too!!

As for American music, well there are really good songs...but I hate it when they are forcing their music and culture upon the rest of the world...so that everybody should lick their ass or die!

chrisangel · August 12th, 2009, 08:54 PM

I don't know but abijan really looks dirty and filthy and very runned-down .
It looked better than this in 70s and 80's. Its sad to see it deteriorate . the mayor is not doing his job

Jeph · November 30th, 2009, 06:21 PM

Bonjour,
je reviens juste d'un séjour professionnel à Abidjan. Je connais cette ville depuis 15 ans. Elle n'a jamais été aussi sale et dégradée. Les photos présentées ici me paraissent trompeuses.
Les ordures sont partout, l'assainissement et l'écoulement même des eaux usées est bouché. Il flotte partout une odeur nauséabonde, masquée seulement par celles des gaz d'échappement terribles des woro-woro.
Les façades d'immeubles sont incroyablement laides, par absence d'entretien. Seules les publicités d'opérateurs de téléphonie mobile cachent cette misère.
Et pourtant, il y a de l'argent pour construire nombre de villas de luxe, d'immeubles de bureaux, ....
On est très loin de la ville d'il y a 15 ans.

Matthias Offodile · November 30th, 2009, 06:36 PM

Jeph, tu es Francais?

Jeph · November 30th, 2009, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthias Offodile

Jeph, tu es Francais?

oui. Et j'ai eu la chance d'aller en CI de nombreuses fois depuis 1994. Ce qui ne me fait pas dire que je connais parfaitement le pays !

Matthias Offodile · November 30th, 2009, 09:02 PM

Merci pour ta réponse, Jeph.

Malheureusement, la belle Côte d´ivoire a perdu son lustre...c´est un peu comme une rose fânée...la Côte d´ivoire pendant les années 70/80 était un "merveil" en pleine Afrique. En 1994 (ta permière visite), Abidjan a déjà passé son zenith (plus de pauvreté, routes défoncées, institutions en panne etc.) .... si l´on compare la ville au temps du miracle ivoirien.

J´espère que l´avenir va s´éclaircir pour ce beau pays et le peuple chaleureux.

Matthias Offodile · December 7th, 2009, 12:29 PM

it pains me to see what the city has turned into, ufookoro..especially if you knew what the city once stood for!

Popa1980, Abidjan has lost more than its shine, corruption and mismanagement has become the order of the day. Abidjan has already lost its crown and given it to cities like Dakar, Accra and Lagos...especially with the upcoming oil boom Accra will finally delete Abidjan from an investor´s map.

Axelferis · February 8th, 2010, 12:45 AM

this city needs a SERIOUS architectural update!!

Luanda is surpassing it! it's very stange cause Abidjan was at the leading edge of african cities! that's what happened when incompetence becomes n°1 in a country

But seriously it's sad

ufookoro · February 8th, 2010, 12:02 PM

This is typical of African Leaders. Personal interest seems to supersede the interests of the country. The war ended years ago, I have not seen any new projects go beyond project drawings and proposals. What is happening. The whole City of Abidjan is plagued with totally run down buildings. There is nothing new. All new FDI investments to the region have basically been shared by the other countries. Look at Rwanda, a country that experienced something unlike anything else, has been galvanised in to the new renaissance. Ivory Coast need to smell the Coffee. Did I say Coffee? They produce the Dam Stuff, I rest my case.

Matthias Offodile · February 8th, 2010, 04:52 PM

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this city needs a SERIOUS architectural update!!

Luanda is surpassing it! it's very stange cause Abidjan was at the leading edge of african cities! that's what happened when incompetence becomes n°1 in a country

But seriously it's sad

TIA...it has happened over and over again ...and I wouldn´t be surprised to see future repetitions of this!

Abidjan, once called "la Perle de la Lagune" or the "Paris of Africa", known for its sophistication and good standard of living...has landed brutally in "African reality".

Poverty rates less than 3 % (!!) in 1985 for Abidjan has sky-rocketted to more than 40% nowadays.

This country had everything to succeed....and once again failed.

Lately, I have read that power cuts (something non- existent in past time) have become the order of the day - even in Abidjan....those stupid decision-making people truly masterfully destroyed Felix Houphoet´s proud country....and I don´t see it returning to past glories any time soon.

BUTEMBO21 · February 8th, 2010, 05:22 PM

Abidjan is looking sad. very sad.

Axelferis · February 10th, 2010, 12:38 AM

if they go for a project like 'Le Plateau 2" it would be good to reinvest and open doors for others projects!!

Ahh!! Africa.... eternal story...

popa1980 · February 13th, 2010, 10:03 PM

Sad. Nkrumah got the last laugh.....

Axelferis · February 13th, 2010, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by popa1980

Sad. Nkrumah got the last laugh.....

What?? he didn't like ivory coast?

aceone · March 10th, 2010, 09:34 PM

Alot of potential when peace is secured.

Bastors · April 19th, 2010, 08:29 PM

Cette ville est très grande très bien construite mais mal entretenu. Mais bah, il a beaucoup de potentiel et en plus c'est charmante.

YorkTown · April 19th, 2010, 08:46 PM

Pour quoi un grand pays comme la cote d'ivoire n'a pas encore sa section sur le SSC?

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Axelferis Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: A space between two worlds Posts: 7,974 Likes (Received): 229	this city needs a SERIOUS architectural update!! Luanda is surpassing it! it's very stange cause Abidjan was at the leading edge of african cities! that's what happened when incompetence becomes n°1 in a country But seriously it's sad __________________ Galliani(milan ac director) warned, “Germany have overtaken us thanks to the wonderful new stadiums they built for the World Cup in 2006. Thanks to the new stadiums being built for Euro 2016, I predict that the French will also overtake us.”

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ufookoro Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 652 Likes (Received): 0	They are still asleep..... This is typical of African Leaders. Personal interest seems to supersede the interests of the country. The war ended years ago, I have not seen any new projects go beyond project drawings and proposals. What is happening. The whole City of Abidjan is plagued with totally run down buildings. There is nothing new. All new FDI investments to the region have basically been shared by the other countries. Look at Rwanda, a country that experienced something unlike anything else, has been galvanised in to the new renaissance. Ivory Coast need to smell the Coffee. Did I say Coffee? They produce the Dam Stuff, I rest my case.

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Axelferis Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: A space between two worlds Posts: 7,974 Likes (Received): 229	if they go for a project like 'Le Plateau 2" it would be good to reinvest and open doors for others projects!! Ahh!! Africa.... eternal story... __________________ Galliani(milan ac director) warned, “Germany have overtaken us thanks to the wonderful new stadiums they built for the World Cup in 2006. Thanks to the new stadiums being built for Euro 2016, I predict that the French will also overtake us.”

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April 12th, 2009, 08:34 PM	#62
Matthias Offodile Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 25,637 Likes (Received): 56	Yes, I know that you hate France and French people and numerous francophone countries......I adore French music..thank god tastes differ, would be awful if we all listened to the same music like American trash where one song is exactly like the previous one, where would the diversity be?

April 12th, 2009, 08:49 PM	#64
Matthias Offodile Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 25,637 Likes (Received): 56	ok, then we have different tastes...I like France a lot, (although there are things which I don´t like with every country) but I do like kizomba music , too!! As for American music, well there are really good songs...but I hate it when they are forcing their music and culture upon the rest of the world...so that everybody should lick their ass or die!

August 12th, 2009, 08:54 PM	#65
chrisangel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 404 Likes (Received): 0	I don't know but abijan really looks dirty and filthy and very runned-down . It looked better than this in 70s and 80's. Its sad to see it deteriorate . the mayor is not doing his job

November 30th, 2009, 06:21 PM	#66
Jeph Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Le Havre port Posts: 522 Likes (Received): 6	Bonjour, je reviens juste d'un séjour professionnel à Abidjan. Je connais cette ville depuis 15 ans. Elle n'a jamais été aussi sale et dégradée. Les photos présentées ici me paraissent trompeuses. Les ordures sont partout, l'assainissement et l'écoulement même des eaux usées est bouché. Il flotte partout une odeur nauséabonde, masquée seulement par celles des gaz d'échappement terribles des woro-woro. Les façades d'immeubles sont incroyablement laides, par absence d'entretien. Seules les publicités d'opérateurs de téléphonie mobile cachent cette misère. Et pourtant, il y a de l'argent pour construire nombre de villas de luxe, d'immeubles de bureaux, .... On est très loin de la ville d'il y a 15 ans.

November 30th, 2009, 06:36 PM	#67
Matthias Offodile Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 25,637 Likes (Received): 56	Jeph, tu es Francais?

November 30th, 2009, 09:02 PM	#69
Matthias Offodile Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 25,637 Likes (Received): 56	Merci pour ta réponse, Jeph. Malheureusement, la belle Côte d´ivoire a perdu son lustre...c´est un peu comme une rose fânée...la Côte d´ivoire pendant les années 70/80 était un "merveil" en pleine Afrique. En 1994 (ta permière visite), Abidjan a déjà passé son zenith (plus de pauvreté, routes défoncées, institutions en panne etc.) .... si l´on compare la ville au temps du miracle ivoirien. J´espère que l´avenir va s´éclaircir pour ce beau pays et le peuple chaleureux.

December 7th, 2009, 12:29 PM	#70
Matthias Offodile Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 25,637 Likes (Received): 56	it pains me to see what the city has turned into, ufookoro..especially if you knew what the city once stood for! Popa1980, Abidjan has lost more than its shine, corruption and mismanagement has become the order of the day. Abidjan has already lost its crown and given it to cities like Dakar, Accra and Lagos...especially with the upcoming oil boom Accra will finally delete Abidjan from an investor´s map.

February 8th, 2010, 05:22 PM	#74
BUTEMBO21 Mutu ya Chuma. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Under the Sun and the Moon Posts: 35,511 Likes (Received): 460	Abidjan is looking sad. very sad.

February 13th, 2010, 10:03 PM	#76
popa1980 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 10,040 Likes (Received): 169	Sad. Nkrumah got the last laugh.....

March 10th, 2010, 09:34 PM	#78
aceone Architect Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 649 Likes (Received): 1	Alot of potential when peace is secured.

April 19th, 2010, 08:29 PM	#79
Bastors Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 27 Likes (Received): 0	Cette ville est très grande très bien construite mais mal entretenu. Mais bah, il a beaucoup de potentiel et en plus c'est charmante.