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The result was speedy keep. Since sources are no longer an issue, although the article could do with expansion. Stifle (talk) 12:49, 23 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
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Unreferenced for nearly three years, fails WP:V Stifle (talk) 21:15, 22 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
- News lists 102 pages 28 pages for "Abissa" "Grand Bassam", including the New York Times. Ikip (talk) 23:54, 22 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
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- Keep The New York Times article confirms notability. Dream Focus 01:41, 23 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
- Strong keep The New York Times article is very substantial. Other sources are likely to exist. An expansion and photographs would be good. ChildofMidnight (talk) 04:36, 23 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
- Keep. Plenty of sources. There is a need to make a disambig page, as Abissa is the name of a lost city as well. Abductive (reasoning) 04:47, 23 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
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