Abidjan: The legendary Ficgayo square in Yopougon renamed

Author: Jean Kelly KOUASSIPublished on: September 7, 2026Country: Ivory Coast

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Abidjan: The legendary Ficgayo square in Yopougon renamed

The Ficgayo square in Yopougon has been renamed Place de l'Indépendance during an extraordinary municipal council meeting on September 7, 2026, chaired by Deputy Mayor Adama Bictogo. This name change follows discussions about the future of this iconic space, in connection with the celebrations of Côte d'Ivoire's 66th independence anniversary. The municipality aims to transform this site into a permanent gathering space.

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