{"id":16757,"date":"2025-09-13T11:59:26","date_gmt":"2025-09-13T09:59:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/?p=16757"},"modified":"2025-09-13T12:54:24","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T10:54:24","slug":"sua-maesta-tchiffy-jean-gervais-zie-e-deceduto-lafrica-perde-un-visionario-della-rinascita-continentale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/politics-international\/his-maesta-tchiffy-jean-gervais-zie-and-decedent-lafrica-loses-a-visionary-of-the-continental-rebirth\/","title":{"rendered":"His Majesty Tchiffy Jean Gervais Zi\u00e9 has passed away: Africa loses a visionary of continental renaissance"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"necrologia---scomparsa-di-sua-maest-tchiffy-jean-g\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LAfrica_piange_la_perdita_di_un_grande_leader_visionario\"><\/span>Africa mourns the loss of a great visionary leader <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Forum of Traditional Rulers and Leaders of Africa (FSLTA) is in mourning.<\/strong> The pan-African organisation announced, with deep dismay, the passing of its Permanent Secretary General, <strong>His Majesty Tchiffy Jean Gervais Zi\u00e9<\/strong>on 28 August 2025 in Italy, at the age of 73. A loss that deeply marks not only C\u00f4te d'Ivoire, his native land, but the entire African continent, which loses one of its most influential traditional leaders.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1e73be;color:#1e73be\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/politics-international\/his-maesta-tchiffy-jean-gervais-zie-and-decedent-lafrica-loses-a-visionary-of-the-continental-rebirth\/#Un_gigante_della_leadership_tradizionale_africana_se_ne_va\" >A giant of traditional African leadership departs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/politics-international\/his-maesta-tchiffy-jean-gervais-zie-and-decedent-lafrica-loses-a-visionary-of-the-continental-rebirth\/#Un_percorso_segnato_dallimpegno_panafricano\" >A path marked by pan-African engagement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/politics-international\/his-maesta-tchiffy-jean-gervais-zie-and-decedent-lafrica-loses-a-visionary-of-the-continental-rebirth\/#Limpegno_per_la_pace_e_la_mediazione\" >Commitment to peace and mediation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/politics-international\/his-maesta-tchiffy-jean-gervais-zie-and-decedent-lafrica-loses-a-visionary-of-the-continental-rebirth\/#I_progetti_visionari_KOSAHA_e_oltre\" >Visionary projects: KOSAH\u00c4 and beyond<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/politics-international\/his-maesta-tchiffy-jean-gervais-zie-and-decedent-lafrica-loses-a-visionary-of-the-continental-rebirth\/#Leredita_di_un_costruttore_di_ponti\" >The legacy of a bridge builder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/politics-international\/his-maesta-tchiffy-jean-gervais-zie-and-decedent-lafrica-loses-a-visionary-of-the-continental-rebirth\/#Il_riconoscimento_internazionale\" >International recognition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/politics-international\/his-maesta-tchiffy-jean-gervais-zie-and-decedent-lafrica-loses-a-visionary-of-the-continental-rebirth\/#La_vision_per_lAfrica_del_2030\" >The vision for Africa 2030<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/politics-international\/his-maesta-tchiffy-jean-gervais-zie-and-decedent-lafrica-loses-a-visionary-of-the-continental-rebirth\/#Un_vuoto_difficile_da_colmare\" >A void difficult to fill<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/politics-international\/his-maesta-tchiffy-jean-gervais-zie-and-decedent-lafrica-loses-a-visionary-of-the-continental-rebirth\/#Verso_il_futuro_onorare_la_memoria_di_un_visionario\" >Towards the future: honouring the memory of a visionary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/politics-international\/his-maesta-tchiffy-jean-gervais-zie-and-decedent-lafrica-loses-a-visionary-of-the-continental-rebirth\/#Limmortalita_del_idea_di_Sua_Maesta_Tchiffy_Jean_Gervais_Zie\" >The immortality of Her Majesty's idea Tchiffy Jean Gervais Zi\u00e9<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"un-gigante-della-leadership-tradizionale-africana\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Un_gigante_della_leadership_tradizionale_africana_se_ne_va\"><\/span>A giant of traditional African leadership departs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The news of His Majesty Tchiffy Zi\u00e9's passing has shaken the world of traditional African leadership. In a statement signed by the <strong>Dr Jido Franklin, First Chancellor and Executive Director of the FSLTA<\/strong>, the Chancellery presented its condolences to the family of the deceased, to the traditional Payopa chefferie as well as to all the crowned heads of Africa, founding members of the Forum. <strong>'Africa and its diaspora have just lost an outstanding personality'<\/strong>, emphasises the text, acknowledging the enormous void left by this extraordinary .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally from the village of Payopa in the sub-prefecture of Gagnoa in the centre-west of C\u00f4te d'Ivoire, Tchiffy Zi\u00e9 passed away in Italy after a long illness. His death plunged not only the G\u00f4h region into sadness, but a wide circle of Africans who recognised in him a symbol of dignity and wisdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tchiffi-Zie-with-Nelson-Mandela.jpg\" alt=\"Tchiffi-Zie-with-Nelson-Mandela\" class=\"wp-image-16778\" style=\"width:793px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tchiffi-Zie-with-Nelson-Mandela.jpg 400w, https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tchiffi-Zie-with-Nelson-Mandela-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tchiffi-Zie-with-Nelson-Mandela-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"un-percorso-segnato-dallimpegno-panafricano\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Un_percorso_segnato_dallimpegno_panafricano\"><\/span>A path marked by pan-African engagement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The rise of a visionary leader<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The life of His Majesty Tchiffy Jean Gervais Zi\u00e9 was characterised by an imp<strong>constant support for Africa's unity and development. Enthroned 263rd King David by the Ethiopian Orthodox Church of Africa<\/strong>he was the first Permanent General Secretary of the FSLTA, an organisation he helped to shape from its inception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Forum of Traditional Rulers and Leaders of Africa<\/strong>founded on 28 August 2008 in Benghazi, Libya, with the support of the former leader of the Libyan revolution Muammar Gaddafi, is today one of the most important coordination platforms for traditional authorities on the continent. Under the leadership of Tchiffy Zi\u00e9, this organisation has acquired an extraordinary continental dimension, bringing together 535 African kings, sultans, sheikhs and other traditional leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A bridge between tradition and modernity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What most distinguished His Majesty Tchiffy Zi\u00e9 was his exceptional ability to <strong>combining ancestral values with contemporary needs<\/strong>. He was not just a custodian of traditions, but an innovator who saw traditional chefferie as a 'tool worth supporting' by the African Union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His influence extended far beyond the village of Payopa. Internationally recognised as a humanitarian, visionary and activist for African development, he had advised the African Union and addressed its General Assembly and Heads of Government on several occasions. He was recognised by the Pan-African Parliament as a sober thinker and philosopher and had interacted with leaders of major blocs such as the European Union<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tribute to King Tchiffi Zie Jean-Gervais of the Krou\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aabdIzAZrsw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"limpegno-per-la-pace-e-la-mediazione\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Limpegno_per_la_pace_e_la_mediazione\"><\/span>Commitment to peace and mediation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A respected mediator<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most significant dimensions of Tchiffy Zi\u00e9's work was his role in the <strong>mediation of African conflicts<\/strong>. Very involved in African mediation, he had been sent by his peers in September 2022 to facilitate the resolution of the Ivoirian-Malian crisis that arose from the arrest of 49 Ivorian soldiers in Bamako, Mali.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more than five months, he led facilitation and lobbying efforts with traditional leaders, political and institutional figures in order to promote dialogue between Mali and C\u00f4te d'Ivoire. This intervention testifies to the trust African leaders placed in his mediation skills and diplomatic wisdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>His philosophy was clear: traditional African mediation represents an intangible cultural heritage of humanity.<\/strong> He believed deeply in the power of tradition to build unity and harmony, seeing traditional chefferie as an essential partner for modern states in the development process of the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-progetti-visionari-kosah-e-oltre\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_progetti_visionari_KOSAHA_e_oltre\"><\/span>Visionary projects: KOSAH\u00c4 and beyond<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>An ambitious multi-sectoral programme<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the most significant projects promoted by His Majesty Tchiffy Zi\u00e9 are <strong>KOSAH\u00c4<\/strong>an ambitious multi-sectoral programme focusing on agriculture, environment and health. This project represented his concrete vision of African renaissance, combining sustainable development and the valorisation of local traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The international NGO RAFUDESC-Benin, partner in the project, salutes the memory of a 'great man, visionary and unifier'. Through this partnership, His Majesty Tchiffy Jean Gervais Zi\u00e9 had succeeded in creating a vast platform of African experts from all disciplines, at the service of the African renaissance. As stated by \u00c9douard V., president of the organisation: <strong>\"No sacrifice will ever be too great for the KOSAH\u00c4 project to be realised for the benefit of African people\"<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"265\" src=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tchiffi-Zie-Jean-Gervais-avec-le-President-de-l-OUGADA.jpg\" alt=\"Tchiffi-Zie-Jean-Gervais-avec-le-President-de-l-OUGADA\" class=\"wp-image-16763\" style=\"width:802px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tchiffi-Zie-Jean-Gervais-avec-le-President-de-l-OUGADA.jpg 400w, https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tchiffi-Zie-Jean-Gervais-avec-le-President-de-l-OUGADA-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tchiffi-Zie-Jean-Gervais-avec-le-President-de-l-OUGADA-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>United Kingdoms of Africa: a pan-African dream<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides his role in the FSLTA, Tchiffy Zi\u00e9 was also the founding president of the United Kingdoms of Africa Associations organisation and initiator of the United Kingdom of Africa concept. This organisation, officially formed in 2015, includes the official endorsement of 535 Kings, Sultans, Sheikhs and other Traditional Leaders in Africa through the Forum of Sovereigns and Traditional Leaders, collectively representing the voices of nearly one billion people on the African Continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The United Kingdoms of Africa Association is an advocacy platform <\/strong>for non-political social development that acts as a unified voice for civil society, working in support of national presidencies and governments, institutions and citizens to support the African governments' National Development Plans, the African Union's Agenda 2063 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"leredit-di-un-costruttore-di-ponti\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leredita_di_un_costruttore_di_ponti\"><\/span>The legacy of a bridge builder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>An example of reconciliation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tchiffy Zi\u00e9's life was also marked by his commitment to the <strong>national reconciliation<\/strong> in C\u00f4te d'Ivoire. During the 2011 post-election crisis, while many villages in the Gagnoa region, President Laurent Gbagbo's home area, were the scene of violence, Payopa was spared by the Republican Forces of C\u00f4te d'Ivoire (FRCI) in their advance on Abidjan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This act of wisdom was greeted with gratitude by Tchiffy Zi\u00e9, who, despite the looting of his residence in Abidjan, solemnly acknowledged the responsible behaviour of the FRCI by handing them the sum of one million CFA francs. <strong>\"There were problems in some villages of Gagnoa, but God spared Payopa\".<\/strong>he declared, demonstrating his ability to look beyond conflicts towards peace building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"265\" src=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Le-Roi-jung-President-le-President-d-Unganda-la-reine-l.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16765\" style=\"width:801px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Le-Roi-jung-President-le-President-d-Unganda-la-reine-l.jpg 400w, https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Le-Roi-jung-President-le-President-d-Unganda-la-reine-l-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Le-Roi-jung-President-le-President-d-Unganda-la-reine-l-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A lasting continental influence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His Majesty Tchiffy Zi\u00e9's impact on the African traditional leadership landscape cannot be underestimated. His active participation in the Pan-African Council of Traditional and Consuetudinary Authorities (CPATC) and his collaboration with other continental platforms have contributed to a stronger and more coordinated voice for African traditional leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He was recognised as a figure who had the ability to <strong>speaking for tradition without rejecting modernity<\/strong>a delicate but essential balance for contemporary Africa. His vision of a united Africa, respectful of its traditions but open to progress, continues to inspire leaders and communities across the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"il-riconoscimento-internazionale\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Il_riconoscimento_internazionale\"><\/span>International recognition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A globally respected leader<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tchiffy Zi\u00e9's international stature went far beyond Africa. As the former CEO of an Italo-Italian investment company, he had built economic and cultural bridges between Africa and Europe, demonstrating that traditional leadership could also play a significant role in the modern economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mr.Romano-Prodi-ancien-premier-ministre-Italien-heureux-d.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16769\" style=\"width:801px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mr.Romano-Prodi-ancien-premier-ministre-Italien-heureux-d.jpg 400w, https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mr.Romano-Prodi-ancien-premier-ministre-Italien-heureux-d-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mr.Romano-Prodi-ancien-premier-ministre-Italien-heureux-d-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:53px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>His title as the 263rd King David,<\/strong> recognised at Aksum in Ethiopia after Emperor Haile Selassie, testified to the respect and veneration he enjoyed not only in C\u00f4te d'Ivoire but throughout the continent. This symbolic recognition placed him in a spiritual and cultural lineage that goes back to the deepest roots of African civilisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"la-vision-per-lafrica-del-2030\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_vision_per_lAfrica_del_2030\"><\/span>The vision for Africa 2030<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A strong Africa open to the world<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 3rd Summit of Traditional Rulers and Leaders of Africa, organised under his leadership in November 2024 in Lom\u00e9, Togo, had as its central theme the FSLTA's vision for 2030: <strong>\"a strong, peaceful Africa, rich in its resources, cultural heritage and ancestral values, whose traditional institutions participate effectively, together with states, in restoring its dignity and prosperity, for the benefit of its peoples\"<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This vision represented the essence of Tchiffy Zi\u00e9's thinking: an Africa that does not renounce its roots but projects itself confidently into the future, where traditional institutions work together with modern states for the common good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"un-vuoto-difficile-da-colmare\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Un_vuoto_difficile_da_colmare\"><\/span>A void difficult to fill<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The impact of his disappearance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For many actors of development and traditional chefferie, the disappearance of the sovereign constitutes <strong>an immense loss<\/strong>. His actions, his convictions and his role as a builder of unity will remain engraved in the recent history of the continent. As the NGO partner RAFUDESC-Benin still insists: 'No sacrifice will ever be too great for the KOSAH\u00c4 project to be realised for the benefit of the people of Africa'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In Payopa, as in the other localities of G\u00f4h, the consternation is immense. The populations are already organising themselves to pay the homage due to his rank, mixing customary rites and official recognition<\/strong>. For his loved ones and for the entire African community of traditional chiefs, his passing opens a void that is difficult to fill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A legacy that lives on<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, beyond the pain, the assurance remains that his name will remain associated with the promotion of African identity and the search for lasting peace. <strong>In leaving this world, His Majesty Tchiffy Zi\u00e9 Jean Gervais left behind him a spiritual and cultural legacy whose splendour will not be extinguished<\/strong>remembering that some figures, through the strength of their commitment, live on through collective memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"verso-il-futuro-onorare-la-memoria-di-un-visionari\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Verso_il_futuro_onorare_la_memoria_di_un_visionario\"><\/span>Towards the future: honouring the memory of a visionary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Next steps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The funeral programme and the accompaniment of His Majesty Tchiffy Jean Gervais Zi\u00e9 to his final resting place will be announced later by the FSLTA Chancellery. This moment will undoubtedly be an opportunity for the whole of Africa to pay tribute to one of its most illustrious sons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>His vision of an Africa united in respect for diversity, strong in its traditions but open to the world, continues to guide the work of thousands of traditional leaders across the continent.<\/strong> The projects he initiated, the institutions he helped create, and above all the spirit of unity and sustainable development he fostered, are the most valuable legacy he leaves to future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A message for future generations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The example of His Majesty Tchiffy Jean Gervais Zi\u00e9 shows that it is possible to be deeply rooted in one's own culture and at the same time open to dialogue and progress. His life teaches that <strong>genuine leadership is not about imposing one's will, but about serving one's community and building bridges between peoples<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At a time when Africa faces complex challenges - from climate change to governance issues, from economic development to cultural preservation - Tchiffy Zi\u00e9's legacy offers a valuable roadmap. His vision of traditional institutions collaborating with modern states for the common good represents a development model that respects both cultural continuity and necessary innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sa-Majeste-Tchiffi-Zie-avec-les-laureats-de-l-organisation-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16771\" style=\"width:798px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sa-Majeste-Tchiffi-Zie-avec-les-laureats-de-l-organisation-.jpg 400w, https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sa-Majeste-Tchiffi-Zie-avec-les-laureats-de-l-organisation--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sa-Majeste-Tchiffi-Zie-avec-les-laureats-de-l-organisation--16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusione-limmortalit-di-unidea\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Limmortalita_del_idea_di_Sua_Maesta_Tchiffy_Jean_Gervais_Zie\"><\/span>The immortality of the idea of <strong>His Majesty Tchiffy Jean Gervais Zi\u00e9<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The disappearance of <strong>His Majesty Tchiffy Jean Gervais Zi\u00e9<\/strong> marks the end of an era, but also the beginning of a new phase for traditional African leadership. As is often the case with true leaders, his influence transcends his physical presence. The ideas he promoted, the institutions he helped build, and above all the spirit of African unity he embodied, will continue to inspire and guide future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Africa lost a giant, but gained an immortal legacy.<\/strong> In the words, projects and institutions that bear his name, Tchiffy Zi\u00e9 will live on, reminding everyone that true African development passes through respect for traditions, the unity of peoples and constructive cooperation between all components of society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"331\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sa-Mageste-Chef-ZIE-Jean-Gervais-SECRETAIRE-GENERAL-PERMA.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16762\" style=\"width:789px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sa-Mageste-Chef-ZIE-Jean-Gervais-SECRETAIRE-GENERAL-PERMA.jpg 331w, https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sa-Mageste-Chef-ZIE-Jean-Gervais-SECRETAIRE-GENERAL-PERMA-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sa-Mageste-Chef-ZIE-Jean-Gervais-SECRETAIRE-GENERAL-PERMA-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 331px) 100vw, 331px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><em><strong>Farewell, Gn\u00ea Z\u00eal\u00e9. 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The pan-African organisation announced, with deep dismay, the passing of its Permanent Secretary General, His Majesty Tchiffy Jean Gervais Zi\u00e9, on 28 August 2025 in ... <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"His Majesty Tchiffy Jean Gervais Zi\u00e9 has passed away: Africa loses a visionary of continental renaissance\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/politics-international\/his-maesta-tchiffy-jean-gervais-zie-and-decedent-lafrica-loses-a-visionary-of-the-continental-rebirth\/#more-16757\" aria-label=\"More on His Majesty Tchiffy Jean Gervais Zi\u00e9 has passed away: Africa loses a visionary of continental renaissance\">Read more<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":16760,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"iawp_total_views":508,"footnotes":""},"categories":[499,471],"tags":[37,600,601],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16757"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16757"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16757\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16781,"href":"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16757\/revisions\/16781"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16760"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16757"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16757"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16757"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}