René Aphing Kouassi: key obituary facts
Is René Aphing Kouassi dead? Yes. René Aphing Kouassi died on September 15, 2026, at age 78.
Cause of death: René Aphing Kouassi's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was René Aphing Kouassi known for?
He was an Ivorian politician.
More about René Aphing Kouassi
Born: 2 July 1948.
Place of birth: Abidjan.
Gender: male.
Occupation: politician, minister.
Nationality: Ivory Coast.
Also known as: Rene Aphing Kouassi.
René Aphing Kouassi, an Ivorian politician and magistrate, died on September 15, 2026, aged 78.
Born in Abidjan on July 2, 1948, he was associated with the Democratic Party of Ivory Coast – African Democratic Rally (PDCI-RDA). He studied at the National University of Ivory Coast and the French National School for the Judiciary, later serving as minister of defence from 2005 to 2007 and as president of the Supreme Court from 2015 to 2020, before a new constitution was drafted.