Happy birthday! Alassane Ouattara turns 84 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary politician turns 84 on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.

Ivorian president Alassane Ouattara is celebrating his 84th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician Alassane Ouattara has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 84th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Ouattara, a cultural icon

Born Alassane Dramane Ouattara in Dimbokro on January 1, 1942, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Ivorian history. Ouattara's not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Alassane hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Alassane Ouattara as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 84.

Happy Birthday, Alassane, you're the best!

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