François Albert Amichia (born 4 October 1952 in Abidjan) is an Ivorian politician. He is a member of the Democratic Party of Côte d'Ivoire - African Democratic Rally (PDCI-RDA). He was the mayor of Treichville and held the post of sports minister and the minister of tourism.[1][2] Since 2018 he is minister for cities and urban development.

In 2002, he was held hostage in Bouaké in the center of the country during a rebellion. He was released a few days later.[3]

He is also the president of the Union of cities and municipalities of Côte d'Ivoire (UVICOCI).[1][2]

Amichia tested positive for Covid-19 on 10 July 2020.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 "François Albert Amichia".
  2. 1 2 "Francois Amichia".
  3. ↑ "Cote d'Ivoire".
  4. ↑ "Testé positif au COVID-19 : Le ministre François Amichia en quarantaine à sa résidence et suit son traitement" (in French). 12 July 2020. Retrieved 14 July 2020.


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