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Signal: 'Talking drum' returns to Côte d'Ivoire, 110 years after it was looted by French colonizers

Infrastructure lens: An artifact called the 'talking drum' or 'Djidji Ayôkwé,' the first relic France has officially given back to Côte d'Ivoire, arrived in Abidjan on Friday.

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Summary

  • The talking drum is a significant cultural artifact for Côte d'Ivoire.
  • It was looted by French colonizers over a century ago.
  • The drum will be displayed at the Museum of Civilization after acclimatization.

Key Facts

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Artifact Name Djidji Ayôkwé
Return Year 2026
Origin Côte d'Ivoire

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