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Abron elders and neighboring communities meeting in Bondoukou to negotiate peace through dialogue and customary law.

The Peace Gathering at Bondoukou

Long before modern borders and governments shaped the region, Bondoukou stood as one of the most important crossroads of trade, culture, and diplomacy in what is now Côte d’Ivoire. Merchants, farmers, craftsmen, and travelers from many backgrounds passed through its busy markets. Different languages could be heard in the streets, and people from distant communities often met there to exchange

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