Nanan Konan N’Guessan Bernard becomes central chief of Abidjan’s Baoulé
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on AIP
Nanan Konan N’Guessan Bernard was installed as central chief of the Baoulé of the Autonomous District of Abidjan at a ceremony held on 7 November 2026. The appointment, nine years after the previous one, is intended in particular to preserve traditions and strengthen cohesion within the Baoulé community, according to AIP.
Nanan Konan N’Guessan Bernard was installed as central chief of the Baoulé of the Autonomous District of Abidjan at a ceremony held on Saturday 7 November 2026 at Place de l’Indépendance, formerly Place Ficgayo, according to the Ivorian Press Agency (AIP). Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Adama Diawara welcomed his accession to the position and wished him every success in his mission serving the community.
Nine years after the previous appointment at the head of the central chieftaincy, the installation marks a new stage for the Baoulé community of the Autonomous District of Abidjan, according to AIP. The ceremony was attended in particular by Ivorian Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé, Vice-President Téné Birahima Ouattara, Senate President Kandia Camara, members of the government, administrative authorities and traditional chiefs.
