François Amichia

François Albert Amichia (born October 4, 1952, in Abidjan) is an Ivorian politician. He is a member of the Democratic Party of Côte d'Ivoire - African Democratic Rally (PDCI-RDA). He was the mayor of Treichville and held the post of sports minister and the minister of tourism.[1][2]

In 2002, he was held hostage in Bouaké in the center of the country during a rebellion. He was released a few days later.[3]

He is also the president of the Union of cities and municipalities of Côte d'Ivoire (UVICOCI).[1][2]

References

  1. 1 2 "François Albert Amichia".
  2. 1 2 "Francois Amichia".
  3. ↑ "Cote d'Ivoire".


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