Fongoro people

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The Fongoro, Kole or Gelege are an ethnic group of Sudan and Chad; they live in the Sila Region of Chad along the Sudanese border and numbered around 2,000 in 1984.[1] The primary language is Fongoro.

History

The Fongoro historically inhabited the more marginal areas within the Darfur Sultanate.[2] The Fongoro have been pushed into their present location as a consequence of Fur and Arab expansion since the 18th century.[1] The present Fongoro are facing rapid assimilation, where many living in cities and towns populated by Furs are becoming assimilated.[1]

Culture

The Fongoro engage in hunting and gathering. Some Fongoro also engage in farming, mainly cultivating sorghum.[1]

The Fongoro adhere to Islam.[1]

References

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