title: Jean-Sylvain Emien Mambé
text: # Jean-Sylvain Emien Mambé
  
  Jean-Sylvain Emien Mambé (born 16 September 1970) is an Ivorian prelate of the Catholic Church who works in the diplomatic service of the Holy See.
  
  ## Biography
  
  Jean-Sylvain Emien Mambé was born on 16 September 1970 in Jacqueville, Côte d'Ivoire. He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Yopougon on 14 December 1997.
  
  He entered the diplomatic service of the Holy See on 1 July 2005, and served in the pontifical representations in Angola, Nigeria, New Zealand, Spain, the Czech Republic, Guinea and Mali. He holds a degree in canon law.
  
  On 2 February 2022, Pope Francis appointed him Titular Archbishop of Potenza Picena and Apostolic Nuncio to Mali. On 12 November 2022, he was appointed nuncio of Guinea as well.
  
  