its animal market. The main ethnic group is the Fulani.

Djibo retains a traditional chieftaincy led by an emir.

History

According to traditional accounts, Djibo was founded by Sambo Nana of Douentza in the second half of the 16th century. It became the capital of the Djilgodji state in the 17th century. Around the late 17th or early 18th century,

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