July 19, 2026

The African Tribune

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The-forgetting-of-bamboula

A village in France, a dark chapter in history.

The Village of Bamboula, a place where people were treated like objects.

In 1994, a group of Ivoirian residents was presented as a cultural exchange, but their experience was far from voluntary.

The reality was one of exploitation and humiliation.

The closure of the village did not erase its impact.

It’s a reminder that dignity is a fundamental human right.