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The Fula, Fulani, or Fulɓe people is an ethnic group in Sahara, Sahel and West Africa, widely dispersed across the region. Inhabiting many countries, they live mainly in West Africa and northern parts of Central Africa, South Sudan, Darfur, and regions near the Red Sea coast in Sudan. The approximate … See more
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There are many names (and spellings of the names) used in other languages to refer to the Fulɓe. … See moreHistoriography
The origins of the Fulani people are unclear and various theories have been postulated. As a … See moreThe Fulani, migrant Arabs and Hausa people have taken some influences from each other's cultures. Upon the success recorded in the 1804 See more
The Fula people are widely distributed, across the Sahel from the Atlantic coast to the Red Sea, particularly in West Africa. In addition, many also … See more
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WebMay 17, 2024 · Fulani, also known as Peul or Fulbe, are a primarily Muslim people who are scattered throughout many parts of Africa, mostly in West Africa from Lake Chad in the east to the Atlantic coast. The Fulani …
Fulani empire | West Africa, Sahel, Islamic | Britannica
WebJul 20, 1998 · Fulani empire, Muslim theocracy of the Western Sudan that flourished in the 19th century. The Fulani, a people of obscure origins, expanded eastward from Futa …
Fulani - New World Encyclopedia
WebThe Fulani were the first group of West Africans to convert to Islam through jihads, or holy wars. In continuing religious conquest, they took over much of West Africa and became a political and economic force in addition to a …
Fula people - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WebFula or Fulani people are ethnic groups in West Africa. They are mostly cattle herders and traders. Their native language is called Fulfulde. [1] References. ↑ "Nomads who …
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WebApr 25, 2023 · The Fulani are a diverse, traditionally nomadic and pastoralist, and mainly Muslim population spread across West and Central Africa. Altogether, Fulani across Africa constitute the world's largest …
Fula alphabet, pronunciation and language - Omniglot
WebFula (Fulfulde, Pulaar, Pular'Fulaare) Fula is a member of the Senegambian branch of the Niger-Congo language family spoken by about 13 million people in many parts of West Africa. It is the first language of …
Making sense of Nigeria's Fulani-farmer conflict - BBC News
WebMay 5, 2016 · Who are the Fulanis? Getty Images. Nigeria has suffered for years with communal violence, often linked to cattle raiding. They are believed to be the largest …
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