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Kingdom of Sanwi
Summary
Kingdom of Sanwi is a traditional kingdom located in the south-east corner of the Republic of Ivory Coast in West Africa. It was established in about 1740 by Anyi migrants from Ghana. In 1843 the kingdom became a protectorate of France. In 1959 it was merged with Ivory Coast and at that time the tribal population was estimated to be around 40,000 people in 119 settlements.
The original country of these people is in Ghana, where the conflicts between Opoku Warreh (Axanthi) and them (Anyi) made them go to Ivory Coast. Amalaman Anoh, first king of the Kingdom of Sanwi, led the anyi to settle in Diby in the region of Aboisso. A leadership war then arose between the agui and the waters, the first occupants of the place. After his victory, the anyi settled in the region of 'Ciman', a valley crowned by hills. So that in time of war, the enemy cannot reach the place. Aim always in search of new lands, Aka Essoin, the henchman of the remarkable and powerful King Amalaman Anoh, responsible for the expansion of the kingdom, hand in the conquest of new lands more suitable. Krindjabo, the capital of the Sanwi kingdom is well founded, before the arrival of the white man. Côte d'Ivoire: Sanui Aboisso is the birthplace of the oldest and most powerful kingdom in the history of Côte d'Ivoire. The first task Nationwide agui Involves 2 voyage (Mission Treich Laplène (1887-1889) resulted in Thurs Treaties with Sanwi to Krindjabo (Aboisso) with Bettie and Indenie (Abengourou). In the North, treaties were signed with Bonducu of the Empire of Congue and Dabacala de Louis-Gustave Binger in 1889.
Zena: Reigned around 1687 and made contact with the Guinea Company.
Akasini: Successor of Zena, reigns around 1700, during the return of Louis Aniaba to Assinie.
Amalaman Anoh: After the foundation of Krindjabo, Amalaman Anoh ruled the throne for a long time. He died on the throne. After him, Amondouffou Kpangni (the great) replaced him. Then he died too, giving way to Amondouffou Koutoua (the child) or Amondouffou II.
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