Polygamy in Côte d'Ivoire
| Legal status of polygamy |
| Recognized under civil law |
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Recognized in some regions
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Eritrea2
Nigeria (BA, BO, GO, JI, KD, KA, KT, KE, NI, SO, YO, ZA)
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Foreign marriages recognized
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| Recognized under customary law |
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| Status in other jurisdictions |
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Nigeria (IM, KW, LA, NA, OY, PL)
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1Illegal in all forms; Muslims exempt
2Regions governed by Sharia
*In certain countries and regions, only Muslims may legally contract a polygamous marriage
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Polygamy was abolished in 1964 by the new Civil Code and polygamous marriages entered into after that date would not be valid in Côte d'Ivoire. However, all polygamous marriages entered into prior to that date are still legally recognized in the nation. The practice of polygamy may be punishable by a fine of CFA 50 000 to CFA 500 000 (USD 80 to USD 800) or six months to three years imprisonment.[1]
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