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]