Land Use Planning: The Problem of Rapid Urbanization vs. Cultural Planning

On July 11, 2026, the mythical fromager tree in the Nimbo district of Bouaké collapsed, killing three people and seriously injuring three. This tragedy reignites the debate on rapid urbanization versus the preservation of natural and cultural heritage. Some locals viewed the tree as an obstacle to commercial development, while local beliefs mention the death of a woodcutter after attempting to cut it down. The traditional chiefdom performed a libation at the site, highlighting the tree's spiritual significance.