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The peoples of Africa are often described in terms of their ethnic background or their languages. There are several thousand ethnic groups in Africa, ranging in physical stature from the short Pygmies to the tall Maasai, each with its own cultural traditions. Here are only a few of them.
Laka  Lega  Lobi  Luba  Luchazi  Luluwa  Lunda  Luvale  Lwalwa Maasai Makonde  Mambila  Mangbetu  Manja  Mbole  Mende  Mitsogo  Mossi  Mumuye Ngbaka  Nkanu  Nok  Nuna  Oron Owo  Pende  Pokot  Punu  San  Senufo  Shambaa  Shona  Songo  Songye  Suku  Swahili  Tabwa  Tuareg  Urhobo  We Wimiama  Wodaabe  Wolof  Woyo  Wum  Yaka  Yombe  Yoruba  Zaramo  Zulu
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Please note: Some of the peoples and associations presented here are so closely related that more than one topic heading may apply. For example, The Akan people are given a page of their own, yet the Asante ( Ashanti ) are also an Akan people, as are the Akuapem. So, a full search for the 'Akan' may involve looking at pages dedicated to sub-groups as well. Some sub-group pages may contain only a link or two, but they are still part of a much larger picture. You will find a similar relationship among some of other peoples listed here. This is a case where a little advanced knowledge of the subject may be an advantage when using these pages. |
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Taureg __ An overview of Taureg history and culture. "The Tuareg people are predominently nomadic people of the sahara desert, mostly in the Northern reaches of Mali near Timbuktu and Kidal. The Taureg are often referred to as "Blue Men of the desert " - because their robes are dyed indigo blue. They live in small tribes with between 30 and 100 family members and keep camels, goats, cattle and chicken which graze the land." - illustrated - From the Africa Guide - http://www.africaguide.com/culture/tribes/tuareg.htmÂ
The Taureg Culture __ Overview of Taureg culture and history. "The Tuareg (pronounced TWAH-reg) are a smaller population consisting of only 1 million, but cover six countries in Africa. It covers a large part in southern Algeria and circled through central Mali, Burkina Faso, the very northern tip of Benin, Nigeria and half of Niger. The Tuareg are known for their men's practice of veiling the face with a blue, indigo-dyed cloth." - From Minnesota state University - http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/oldworld/africa/tuareg.htmlÂ
Tuareg People __ "Tuareg is a term used to identify numerous diverse groups
of people who share a common language and a common history. Tuareg camel
caravans played the primary role in trans-Saharan trade until the mid-20th
century when European trains and trucks took over." You will find material
related to art, culture, history, religion, political structure and more. - From
University of Iowa -
http://www.uiowa.edu/~africart/toc/people/Tuareg.html
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