On Friday, March 6, 2026, the Baka village of Djangué, located in the Messok District, welcomed a delegation from the Baka Arch of Idili, led by Senator Marlyse Bieme.
This visit took place at the initiative of the Dadé Kaolé Association, which is committed to promoting and enhancing the traditional knowledge of indigenous peoples..
An exchange around traditional pharmacopoeia
The main objective of this meeting was to allow the members of the delegation to learn directly from Indigenous peoples about their mastery of traditional pharmacopoeia..
The Baka people indeed possess a deep knowledge of the forest and medicinal plants, which they have used for generations to prevent and treat various illnesses..
The transmission of ancestral knowledge
During this meeting, the Chief of the Djangué village, Iveric Nkopani, praised this initiative that helps to highlight and transmit the ancestral knowledge of the Baka community..
He also indicated that this visit marks the second delegation hosted in the span of six months, which reflects a growing interest in the richness of traditional knowledge of indigenous peoples..
The commitment of the Dadé Kaolé Association
For the Dadé Kaolé Association, the promotion of traditional knowledge is an essential lever for:
- preserve the cultural heritage of indigenous peoples;
- promote their traditional knowledge and practices ;
- strengthen the recognition of the role of local communities dans la gestion durable des ressources naturelles.
This initiative is part of the desire to strengthen the dialogue between indigenous communities and institutions, in order to promote development that respects cultures and traditional knowledge..