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BY Elizabeth Ofosuah Johnson, 5:00pm September 13, 2018,

These capital cities of Africa were born after independence to end the colonial order

by Elizabeth Ofosuah Johnson, 5:00pm September 13, 2018,

These capital cities of Africa were born after independence to end the colonial order

Yamoussoukro- Ivory Coast

At the time of independence in 1960, Abidjan was the capital city. The city thrived and developed fast until President Felix Houphouet-Biogny announced his plans to build and establish a new capital city. The city was built in the birthplace of the president and officially made the Capital City 1983.

Last Edited by:Ismail Akwei Updated: September 14, 2018

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