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Madibou is one of the arrondissements of Brazzaville, capital of Republic of Congo. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Les arrondissements". Brazzaville.cg (in French). Commune de Brazzaville, Congo. Archived from the original on 12 September 2017. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  2. CONGO BRAZZAVILLE 2018/2019. Petit Futé. 2019. ISBN   9791033171805.