Côte d'Ivoire's Prime Minister, Robert Beugré Mambé, has called on the newly inaugurated Baoulé community leader, Nanan Konan N'Guessan Bernard, to prioritize peace, dialogue, and social cohesion. The inauguration ceremony took place on November 7, 2026, at the Independence Square in Yopougon, Abidjan. Mambé emphasized the importance of exercising authority in a spirit of unity and mediation, both within the Baoulé community and in relations with other populations in Abidjan.
The Prime Minister encouraged Nanan Konan N'Guessan Bernard to mobilize the skills and experiences of Baoulé community members for national development, while remaining attentive to their concerns. He also urged the Ivoirian people to transcend ethnic, religious, and political divisions to consolidate national unity and fraternity. Mambé highlighted the country's cultural diversity as a richness, citing cultural exchange and inter-ethnic unions as factors that bring people together and foster a sense of national belonging.
The ceremony was attended by several high-ranking officials, including Vice-Premier Minister and Minister of Defense, Téné Birahima Ouattara, and Minister of State and Special Advisor to the President of the Republic, Jeannot Ahoussou-Kouadio. Ouattara called on Baoulé community leaders and members to support their new leader and preserve the spirit of unity demonstrated during the ceremony.
Minister of State Jeannot Ahoussou-Kouadio assigned three key missions to Nanan Konan N'Guessan Bernard: strengthening unity within the Baoulé community, consolidating relations with other communities, and contributing to peace and national development. The minister's expectations reflect the government's efforts to promote national cohesion and development.
The President of the ceremony's organizing committee, Minister of Hydraulics, Sanitation, and Salubrity, Amédé Koffi Kouakou, praised the mobilization of people from different political backgrounds, highlighting the ceremony as a demonstration of fraternity and unity. The event showcased the country's ability to bring people together across different divides.
Prime Minister Beugré Mambé's address emphasized the importance of building a nation that transcends ethnic, religious, and political divisions. He encouraged the Ivoirian people to continue fostering a culture of unity and fraternity, leveraging the country's cultural diversity as a driving force for development.
The inauguration of Nanan Konan N'Guessan Bernard as the new Baoulé community leader marks a significant step towards promoting unity and peace in Côte d'Ivoire. The event demonstrated the government's commitment to national cohesion and development, with the Prime Minister's call to action serving as a reminder of the importance of unity and cooperation.
Key points
- Côte d'Ivoire's PM Beugré Mambé urges new Baoulé community leader to prioritize peace, dialogue, and social cohesion.
- The Prime Minister encourages national unity and fraternity, highlighting cultural diversity as a richness.
- The government assigns key missions to the new community leader, including strengthening unity and contributing to national development.
