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Traoré Moussa dedicates "Houphouët-Boigny, the unknown side" in Abidjan
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Traoré Moussa dedicated his new book, "Houphouët-Boigny, the unknown side," on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Maison de la Presse in Plateau. This 245-page monograph, the author's fourth work, aims to offer a nuanced re-examination of Félix Houphouët-Boigny, the founding father of modern Côte d'Ivoire. Literary critics, academics, political figures, and associates of the late president attended the ceremony, praising the work for its departure from conventional narratives. Literary critic Honorat De Yedagne encouraged attendees to look beyond the image of the nation's father and explore lesser-known aspects of his life. Professor Josué Guébo highlighted the book's depth and the author's methodology, noting that it draws on Traoré Moussa's field experience and network to present a vivid and embodied memory. Structured into eight main parts, the book recounts a hundred stories that are considered essential to understanding the man. The result of nearly a decade of research, the work is based on thorough investigation and diverse testimonies. The author acknowledged the crucial collaboration of the Houphouët-Boigny family in gathering these previously untold stories. In the preface, Minister of Communication Amadou Coulibaly lauded the book as a significant contribution to national history, stating that it "awakens the history of the founding father of modern Côte d'Ivoire" and reveals "the other Houphouët, the human, away from the spotlight." Oumou Diallo, the ceremony's patr
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