List of Presidents of Ivory Coast: Past and Present

Last updated November 2026

This page lists the presidents and heads of state of Ivory Coast from 1960 to the present, with the years each leader was in office and a short summary of their time in power. Use it to find the current president of Ivory Coast, former leaders, and key dates in the country's political history.

Current president of Ivory Coast: Alassane Ouattara (in office since 2010).

Presidents of Ivory Coast in order, with years in office

Félix Houphouët-Boigny

Served: 1960–1993

Founding president who led Côte d'Ivoire for 33 years and died in office on 7 December 1993.

Henri Konan Bédié

Served: 1993–1999

Served as acting president, then won the 1995 election; deposed in the coup of December 1999.

Robert Guéï

Served: 1999–2000

Military ruler who held power for 307 days after the coup.

Laurent Gbagbo

Served: 2000–2011

Took office in October 2000; left power in April 2011 after the disputed 2010 election.

Alassane Ouattara

Served: 2010–present

Prime minister from 1990 to 1993; in office since 4 December 2010, with the 2016 constitution's two-term limit lifted for him.

Frequently asked questions about the presidents of Ivory Coast

Who is the current president of Ivory Coast?

The current president of Ivory Coast is Alassane Ouattara, in office since 2010.

Who were the previous presidents of Ivory Coast?

The presidents and heads of state of Ivory Coast listed on this page, in order, are: Félix Houphouët-Boigny, Henri Konan Bédié, Robert Guéï, Laurent Gbagbo, Alassane Ouattara.

Who was the first president of Ivory Coast?

Félix Houphouët-Boigny was the first president of Ivory Coast, in office 1960–1993.

Sources: Wikipedia, List of heads of state of Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire); Wikidata-based lists (checked Nov 2026). Five presidents since 1960.. Last reviewed November 2026.

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