Henri Konan Bédié
Henri Konan Bédié was a key political figure in Ivory Coast, serving as the country's president from 1995 to 1999 and later as the leader of the opposition Democratic Party of Ivory Coast (PDCI) until his death in 2023, which significantly impacted the political landscape and succession dynamics in the country.
Born on Jan 05, 1934 (92 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Cameroon | 1 | 5.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 26,545,863 | 29,300 | $39,000 | 43$ |
| Totals | 1 | 26,545,863 | 29,300 | $39,000 | 43$ |
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Recent Mentions
Cameroon:
Henri Konan Bédié's death in August 2023 has led to an electoral decline for the PDCI-RDA.
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Canada:
Henri Konan Bédié rewrote the electoral laws to eliminate his main rivals and perpetuate himself in power.
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Tanzania:
Simone Gbagbo won a seat in the National Assembly during general elections dominated by then President Henri Konan Bedie's Democratic Party.
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Tanzania:
Henri Konan Bedie formed a pact with Ouattara that helped secure Ouattara's victory in the runoff against Gbagbo.
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United Kingdom:
Henri Konan Bédié was the long-serving leader of the opposition Democratic Party of Ivory Coast who passed away in 2023.
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