Cédric Diarra named Ivory Coast National Assembly vice-president
The 45-year-old RHDP deputy for Bako, Bougousso and Dioulatiédougou assumed the role on February 5, 2026.
Cédric Tidiane Diarra, a RHDP deputy for Bako, Bougousso and Dioulatiédougou, became vice-president of the Ivory Coast National Assembly on February 5, 2026. Diarra, who is 45 years old in 2026, also served as a special advisor to Prime Minister Patrick Achi.
Diarra, son of former Prime Minister Seydou Diarra, previously worked in the cabinet of Hamed Bakayoko and later in Patrick Achi's Prime Minister's office. He entered state service at age 35 after a career in communication and private investment, including work with Johnson Investments on renewable energy projects.
He studied at the European Communication School in Brussels, the New York Institute of Technology, and Harvard Business School. Diarra was elected as a deputy in the December 2025 legislative elections for the 121st constituency.
Why it mattersCédric Tidiane Diarra, son of a former Prime Minister, has been appointed vice-president of the National Assembly, a significant political role.