I.Coast's crumbling former capital sets sight on glorious future

[Article] Grand-Bassam's ornate colonial buildings are a striking symbol of France's onetime rule over Ivory Coast, but officials in the former capital say its glory days are yet to come.


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Visiting the historic town of Grand-Bassam is like stepping back in time.Although the colonial buildings in this former Ivorian capital are falling apart, residents are proud of its heritage.Georges-Philippe Ezaley, Mayor of Grand - Bassam:"We were the first capital, the first town, and we must remember...
This article was published Monday, 22 June, 2015 by AFP
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I.Coast's crumbling former capital sets sight on glorious future


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