Ivory Coast

Siandou Fofana is an Ivorian politician currently serving as the Minister of Tourism of the Republic of Ivory Coast. He holds a doctorate in international finance and degrees from the Institut supérieur de commerce de Paris. Before his ministerial appointment in 2017, he held various leadership roles in infrastructure and road maintenance, including serving as the Director General of the Road Maintenance Fund (FER). A former member of the Democratic Party of Ivory Coast (PDCI-RDA), he joined the Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP) in 2018 and serves as the party's regional coordinator for the commune of Port-Bouët. He has also held leadership positions within the UN World Tourism Organization.

Robert Beugré Mambé is an Ivorian statesman currently serving as the Prime Minister of Ivory Coast, a position he has held since October 2023. A civil engineer by training, he previously served as the Governor of the Autonomous District of Abidjan from 2011 to 2023 and as the President of the Independent Electoral Commission. Known for his background in public works and urban development, he is a member of the Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP) and also serves as a preacher in the United Methodist Church of Ivory Coast.

Françoise Remarck is an Ivorian politician and business executive who has served as the Minister of Culture and Francophonie of Ivory Coast since April 2022. Before entering government, she held a distinguished career in the private sector, notably serving as the CEO of Canal+ Côte d'Ivoire and holding leadership roles within the CFAO group. She is widely recognized for her commitment to mentoring young entrepreneurs and promoting female leadership in Africa. Remarck holds an engineering degree from the École supérieure de commerce d'Abidjan and an Executive MBA from HEC Paris.

Laurent Tchagba is an Ivorian politician who currently serves as a member of the National Assembly for the constituency of Marcory, having been elected in 2025. An engineer by training, he previously held several high-level government positions, including Minister of Hydraulics from 2018 to 2022 and Minister of Water and Forests from 2022 to 2026. Throughout his career, he has served as a cabinet official across various ministries and held leadership roles in public enterprises. He began his political journey in the PDCI-RDA before joining the UDPCI and later aligning with the RHDP.

Pierre Dimba is an Ivorian politician and civil engineer currently serving as the Minister of Health, Public Hygiene and Universal Health Coverage. A member of the Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP), he has also served as the President of the Agnéby-Tiassa Regional Council since 2018 and was elected as a deputy for the Agboville constituency in 2025. Before entering national politics, he held various leadership roles in infrastructure management, including serving as the Director General of the Road Management Agency (Ageroute).

Moussa Sanogo is an Ivorian politician and economist currently serving as the Minister of Heritage, State Portfolio and Public Enterprises. Born in 1974 in Ganhoué, he holds a degree in statistics and economics from the ENSEA. Before entering politics, he had a distinguished career at the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO). He is also the elected deputy and mayor of Touba, representing the Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP).

Anne Désirée Ouloto is an Ivorian politician and a prominent member of the Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP). A former schoolteacher, she has held various ministerial portfolios since 2011, including Urban Sanitation and Solidarity. Currently serving as Minister of State for the Civil Service and Modernization of the Administration, she also represents the Toulepleu constituency as a deputy and serves as the President of the Cavally Regional Council, having been re-elected to both positions in 2025 and 2023 respectively.

Adama Kamara is an Ivorian politician, lawyer, and businessman currently serving as the Minister of Employment and Social Protection. A legal expert by training, he previously held significant roles as a special advisor to the Prime Minister and played a key role in the legal defense of the Rally of Republicans (RDR) party and President Alassane Ouattara. Since 2021, he has served as a member of the National Assembly representing Odienné. Throughout his career, he has been involved in major state legal reforms, including those concerning the energy and health sectors.

Amadou Koné is an Ivorian politician currently serving as the Minister of Transport and Maritime Affairs of Ivory Coast, a position he has held since 2017. In addition to his ministerial duties, he serves as a deputy and the mayor of the city of Bouaké. Throughout his career, he has held various government roles, including Minister of Tourism and Handicrafts and Minister of African Integration. An engineer by training, Koné previously worked in socio-economic data management and internal auditing before entering national politics.

Jacques Assahoré Konan is an Ivorian politician and technocrat currently serving as the Minister of Water and Forests. A long-time member of the Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP), he previously held the position of Director General of the Public Treasury from 2016 to 2023. He was elected as a deputy for the Diabo-Languibonou constituency in 2021 and became the President of the Gbêkê Regional Council in 2023. Throughout his career, he has focused on public financial management, climate policy, and regional development.

Belmonde Dogo is an Ivorian politician currently serving as the Minister of Solidarity, Social Cohesion and the Fight against Poverty. A member of the Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP), she previously served as a Vice-President of the National Assembly of Ivory Coast from 2016 to 2019. Before her ministerial career, she worked in the transit and logistics sector. Since entering the government in 2019, she has focused on social protection, women's empowerment, and poverty reduction programs.

Tiémoko Meyliet Koné is an Ivorian politician and economist who has served as the Vice President of the Republic of Ivory Coast since April 2022. A career banker, he previously held the position of Governor of the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) from 2011 to 2022. Throughout his extensive professional life, he has served as a cabinet director, Minister of Construction, Urbanism and Housing, and special advisor to the President on economic and monetary affairs. In December 2025, he was elected as a deputy for the constituency of Tafiré.

Mamadou Touré is an Ivorian politician currently serving as the Minister of Youth Promotion, Professional Integration and Civic Service. Born in Daloa in 1976, he has held various government positions, including Secretary of State for Technical Education and Vocational Training. A member of the Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP), he also serves as the President of the Haut-Sassandra Regional Council. His career is marked by extensive work in public policy management, youth employment programs, and educational reform in Ivory Coast.

Alassane Ouattara is an Ivorian statesman and economist who has served as the President of Ivory Coast since 2011. Before his presidency, he held significant international roles, including Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Governor of the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO). He also served as the first Prime Minister of Ivory Coast from 1990 to 1993. Known for his liberal economic policies, Ouattara has focused on infrastructure development and fiscal reform throughout his political career. Despite facing significant political challenges and controversies regarding his eligibility and tenure, he remains a central figure in Ivorian politics, leading the Rally of the Republicans party.

Sidi Tiémoko Touré is an Ivorian politician currently serving as the Minister of Animal and Fishery Resources. A long-time member of the Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP), he previously held various ministerial portfolios, including Minister of Communication and Media and Minister of Youth Promotion. Before his political career, he worked in the private sector for companies such as Schneider Electric. He is also an author and a dedicated advocate for liberal political values.

Nasseneba Touré Diané is an Ivorian politician currently serving as the Minister of Women, Family and Children. Born in Korhogo, she spent significant time in the United States, where she earned degrees in information technology and international business before working for the World Bank. A long-time member of the Rally of the Republicans (RDR), she was elected mayor of Odienné in 2013, becoming the first woman to hold that office. Throughout her career, she has held various technical and leadership roles, including Director General of Côte d'Ivoire Tourisme, and remains a prominent figure in the RHDP coalition.

Amédé Koffi Kouakou is an Ivorian politician, civil engineer, and academic who currently serves as the Minister of Hydraulics, Sanitation, and Salubrity. A member of the Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP), he has held various ministerial positions since 2017, including Minister of Equipment and Road Maintenance. Beyond his national duties, he has served as the Mayor of Divo since 2013 and was elected President of the Lôh-Djiboua Regional Council in 2023. Before entering politics, he had a distinguished career as a civil engineer and executive at the Building and Public Works Laboratory (LBTP) in Ivory Coast.

Adama Coulibaly is an Ivorian economist and politician currently serving as the Minister of Economy, Finance and Budget of the Republic of Ivory Coast. He also holds the position of Mayor of Dimbokro and was elected as a deputy for the same city in 2025. Before entering national politics, he had a distinguished career with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), serving in various leadership roles across Africa. He holds a doctorate in economics from the University of Panthéon-Sorbonne.

Amadou Coulibaly is an Ivorian politician currently serving as the Minister of Communication and Government Spokesperson for the Republic of Ivory Coast. A member of the Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP), he has held various high-level advisory roles within the presidency, including diplomatic advisor and ambassador. In addition to his ministerial duties, he was elected as a deputy for the Korhogo sub-prefecture in 2021. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his expertise in communication and public relations, having previously worked as a teacher and a communications director within the Ministry of Agriculture.

Mamadou Sangafowa Coulibaly is an Ivorian politician currently serving as the Minister of Mines, Petroleum and Energy. Born in Korhogo, he began his career as an entrepreneur in the agricultural sector before joining the Rally of Republicans (RDR) in 1995. He served as the Minister of Agriculture for nine years from 2010 to 2019. In addition to his ministerial duties, he has been a municipal councillor for Korhogo since 2001 and was elected as a deputy for the same constituency in 2021. He is recognized for his long-standing political influence in the northern region of Ivory Coast.

Téné Birahima Ouattara is an Ivorian politician and the younger brother of President Alassane Ouattara. Currently serving as the Minister of Defense and Vice Prime Minister of Ivory Coast, he has held various high-level government positions, including Minister of Presidential Affairs. Before entering politics, he had a successful career in the private banking sector. A founding member of the Rally of Republicans, he has also served as a deputy for Kong and as the president of the Tchologo regional council, playing a key role in national security and administrative reform.

Bouaké Fofana is an Ivorian politician and government official currently serving as the Minister of Hydraulics, Sanitation and Salubrity. Born in 1957 in Séguéla, he holds degrees from the École supérieure de commerce d'Abidjan, the Conservatoire national des arts et métiers in Paris, and Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. Before his ministerial appointment in 2021, he held leadership roles in the private sector and served as the Director General of AGEROUTE and SICOGI. A long-time member of the Rally of the Republicans and the RHDP, he has also served as the President of the Worodougou Regional Council since 2013.

Souleymane Diarrassouba is an Ivorian politician and economist currently serving as the Minister of Planning and Development. Prior to his current cabinet role, he held various ministerial positions including Minister of Commerce and Industry. A former banking executive, he previously led the Atlantic Financial Group and served as the president of the Professional Association of Banks and Financial Institutions of Ivory Coast. He has been a member of the National Assembly representing the commune of Yamoussoukro since 2021.

Adama Diawara is an Ivorian academic and politician who has served as the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research since May 2020. A physicist by training, he previously held various roles in academia, including as a lecturer and researcher at the University of Félix-Houphouët-Boigny, and served as a technical advisor on education and research to the Presidency and the Prime Minister. A long-time member of the Rally of Republicans (RDR) and the RHDP coalition, he has been active in party politics since the early 2000s, focusing on education and scientific policy.

Nialé Kaba is an Ivorian politician currently serving as the Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in the government of Robert Beugré Mambé. Born in 1962 in Bouko, she holds degrees in economics and statistics from the University of Abidjan and the University of Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne. Throughout her career, she has held several high-level government positions, including Minister of the Economy and Finance and Minister of Planning and Development. Recognized as one of Africa's most influential women, she has extensive experience in economic policy and public administration.

Kacou Adom is an Ivorian diplomat and politician currently serving as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration and Ivorians Abroad. Born in Abengourou in 1950, he holds a master's degree in English from the University of Abidjan and has completed extensive international studies in diplomacy and international economic relations. Throughout his long career, he has served as an ambassador to various countries, including Germany, Israel, and Turkey, and represented Ivory Coast at the United Nations. He is a polyglot who speaks French, English, Spanish, and Japanese.