Amon N'Douffou V

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Amon N'Douffou V
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Amon N'Douffou V in 2022
KING Of THE ANYI EMPIRE
Absolute monarchy Since August 5, 2005
PredecessorAmon N'Douffou IV
BornEnan Eboua Koutoua Francis

Amon N'Douffou V (born Enan Eboua Koutoua Francis) is king of the Kingdom of Sanwi in Ivory Coast, Africa. He was enthroned August 5, 2005, which was reported by AllAfrica.com to result in "popular jubilation". [1] [2] [3] The coronation, held in Krinjabo, took three days. [4]

His Majesty Amon N'Douffou V in 2017 (center, dressed in gold) 1 - Sa Majeste Nanan Amon N'douffou V.jpg
His Majesty Amon N'Douffou V in 2017 (center, dressed in gold)

On March 7, 2010, Amon N'Douffou V made a speech to his people against the appropriation of land within the kingdom, which is often used for natural rubber farming. [5]

On March 28, 2019, Amon N'Douffou V watched over the enthronement ceremony of the Baoulé people's new king, His Majesty Nanan Kassi Anvo. [6]

In April 2019, Amon N'Douffou V stated he would donate funds to help to rebuild the Notre-Dame de Paris after the Notre-Dame de Paris fire. He stated, "The pictures disturbed my sleep and I could not spend the night, because this cathedral represents a strong link between my kingdom and France." [7] [8]

References

  1. ↑ "Côte d'Ivoire Traditional States". World Statesman. Archived from the original on 24 April 2019. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
  2. ↑ Toure, Moussa (August 9, 2005). "Cote d'Ivoire: Aboisso : Nanan Amon N'douffou V, nouveau roi du Sanwi installé dans la liesse populaire" (in French). Allafrica.com . Retrieved April 13, 2019.
  3. ↑ Kanga, Arsène. "Cote d'Ivoire: Le royaume Sanwi s'offre un nouveau roi : Énan Éboua Koutoua Francis 9e successeur d' Amalaman Amon" (in French). Allafrica.com. Retrieved April 13, 2019.
  4. ↑ "La Succession Dans Le Royaume De Sanwi". Rezoivoire. Archived from the original on April 22, 2019. Retrieved April 13, 2019.
  5. ↑ Koffi, Lazarus (November 16, 2016). "Conflits Fonciers: La solution du Roi Amon N'Douffou V du Sanwi contre l´expropriation des terres" (in French). Ivoirois. Archived from the original on April 13, 2019. Retrieved April 13, 2019.
  6. ↑ "Nanan Kassi Anvo, nouveau roi des Baoulé : Les Djèfouè (dépositaires spirituels) clarifient tout" (in French). Ivoire Soir. April 2, 2019. Archived from the original on August 21, 2022. Retrieved April 13, 2019.
  7. ↑ Shaban, Abdur Rahman Alfa (April 16, 2019). "Ivorian king 'upset' by Notre-Dame blaze, vows rebuilding contribution". Africa News. Archived from the original on April 17, 2019. Retrieved April 19, 2019.
  8. ↑ Taylor, Mildred Europa (April 17, 2019). "Ivorian chief pledges donation to help rebuild France's Notre Dame". Face 2 Face Africa. Archived from the original on April 20, 2019. Retrieved April 19, 2019.
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