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The Sundi (Basundi) of Central Africa
Among other challenges is urbanisation, as the migration of young people to cities weakens the matrilineal kinship system and erodes...
Read moreDetailsThe Tonga of Malawi
The Tonga people of Malawi, often referred to as "Lakeside Tonga" to distinguish them from groups of the same name...
Read moreDetailsThur (Ethur), people of northeastern Uganda
The Thur people, also known as the Ethur / Jo' Abwor, are an ethnic group inhabiting northeastern Uganda, specifically the...
Read moreDetailsNdali / Sukwa of Tanzania and Malawi
The Ndali people, also known as the Sukwa in some geographical contexts, represent a unique example of the ethnic groups...
Read moreDetailsMundang people of Cameroon, Chad, and Nigeria
The Mundang people are one of the main ethnic groups inhabiting the border regions between Cameroon, Chad, and Nigeria. Historically,...
Read moreDetailsZaghawa people of northeastern Chad and western Sudan
The Zaghawa people, also known as the Beri, are one of the largest and most influential ethnic groups in the...
Read moreDetailsAdja (Aja), people of southwestern Benin and southeastern Togo
The division of the Adja people between two countries (Benin and Togo) has sometimes led to administrative complications, although ethnic...
Read moreDetailsThe Antaifasy people of Madagascar
Madagascar, an island in the Indian Ocean off the east coast of Africa, is home to a complex human tapestry...
Read moreDetailsThe Kru/Kroo of West Africa
The Kru, or Kroo, are a prominent ethnic group in West Africa, primarily concentrated in the coastal regions of Liberia...
Read moreDetailsThe Serer people of West Africa
The Serer people are one of the oldest and largest ethnic groups in Senegambia, with their population concentrated primarily in...
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