ICDO in Geneva: Côte d'Ivoire re-elected to the Executive Council

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Background

The International Civil Defence Organisation (ICDO) is based in Geneva. Its General Assembly brings together all member states and sets the organisation's strategy. The Executive Council implements these decisions and ensures continuity between two assemblies.

The key points

The Côte d'Ivoire has been re-elected to the ICDO Executive Council until 2030, Ivorian media outlet 7INFO reported on 30 October 2026. The decision was taken at the 27th General Assembly and the 59th session of the Executive Council.

The Ivorian delegation was led by Amankou Kassi Gabin, Director General of the National Civil Protection Office (ONPC). According to 7INFO, this renewal recognises the country's efforts to modernise its emergency system and improve crisis management.

Key figures

• 2030 : end of the new term
• 27th : ICDO General Assembly
• 59th : session of the Executive Council

Further reading

• ITU: Geneva-based UN agency elects its leaders in Doha
• UN Geneva: circular Italian uniforms for the guides

Sources

• 7INFO – Civil Protection: Côte d’Ivoire re-appointed to the Executive Council of the OPCW in Geneva