Bishop Alexis Youlo Touabli

Youlo Alexis Touabli was born on January 1, 1961, in Bereblo Tabou. He was ordained a priest on August 8, 1987, for the Diocese of San Pedro-en-Côte-d’Ivoire. He held the following positions and pursued further studies: teacher at the Minor Seminary of Gagnoa (1987–1990) and the Minor Seminary of Yopougon (1990–1992); Licentiate in Philosophy from the Institut Catholique de Paris (1992–1995); vicar at the Cathedral of San Pedro (1995–1997); professor at the Major Seminary of Daloa (1997–1999); Licentiate in Canon Law from the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome (1999–2001); parish administrator of Saint André, Sassandra (2001–2002); parish priest of Saint Paul in San Pedro and Vicar General of the Diocese (2003–2006); President of the Episcopal Conference of Côte d’Ivoire (2011–2017); Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Yamoussoukro (2018–2023). On October 14, 2006, he was appointed the first Bishop of Agboville, receiving episcopal ordination on the following December 16. Since May 5, 2022, he has served as President of the Regional Episcopal Conference of West Africa (CERAO).