21 February 2026 12:12

France hands stolen colonial-era 'talking drum' back to Côte d'Ivoire


France has handed over the Djidji Ayokwe or “talking drum” back to Côte d’Ivoire after it was looted by colonial troops in 1916. Used by the Ebrie tribe to transmit messages, the drum is one of hundreds of objects France is preparing to repatriate to Africa. 

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