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Civic and cultural recognition in Côte d’Ivoire

Overview

In August 2026, Côte d’Ivoire held several high-profile ceremonies recognizing cultural and civic achievements. Early in the month, Sonia Nadège N’Guessan was crowned Reine Awoulaba d’Afrique – Côte d’Ivoire 2026, receiving a prize from First Lady Dominique Ouattara. During the same period, Hadja Aïssata, the mayor of Gbéléban, received the National Excellence Prize for her municipal governance and development projects.

Later in the month, the 30th edition of the Miss Côte d’Ivoire pageant concluded in Abidjan. Louisette Cadic N’Guessan, representing the San-Pédro region, was crowned the winner. This victory marked the first time the San-Pédro region secured the national title.

Entities

Alassane Ouattara · Abidjan · San-Pédro · Louisette Cadic N’Guessan · Dominique Ouattara

Timeline

  1. 21 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Louisette Cadic N’Guessan crowned Miss Côte d’Ivoire 2026

    Louisette Cadic N’Guessan, representing the San-Pédro region, has been crowned Miss Côte d’Ivoire 2026 at the 30th edition of the national pageant in Abidjan.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Côte d’Ivoire honors new beauty queen and mayor with national awards

    Côte d’Ivoire crowned Sonia Nadège N’Guessan as Reine Awoulaba 2026 and honored mayor Hadja Aïssata Ouattara with a national excellence award for her governance achievements.

Sources

lewi24.com · mwebantu.news · voiedefemme.net