From Takrur to Takarir: How One Kingdom Came to Represent All West African Muslims
History sometimes works in surprising ways. A kingdom may disappear, yet its name lives on for centuries. That is precisely...
Pulaar
Pulaar/Fulfulde: One Language, Three Scripts — Which Future for a Transborder African Language?
An edited and expanded version of our earlier Pulaar article "Pulaar, Ɗemngal Gootal Jooma Mbinndinaaji Tati: Ajami, Abajada e ADLaM",...
“Pulaagu”: Demba Guissé and Fatime Samba Diop Celebrate the Soul of Fulani Culture
"Pulaagu" is a remarkable musical collaboration between internationally acclaimed Senegalese artist Demba Guissé and the celebrated Fulani singer Fatime Samba...
Guinea’s Historic Recognition of National Languages: A Reform That Must Strengthen Unity, Not Division
The Republic of Guinea has entered a new chapter in its history by planning to officially recognize its national languages...
“Téere ak Téraanga”: A Cultural Space Dedicated to African Languages and Literature
Its name encapsulates its mission: "Téere ak Téraanga" ("Books and Hospitality"), located at the intersection of Boulevard de Saint-Louis and...
Hakke Rewbe (Women’s Rights): A Thoughtful Portrait of Fulbe Women Between Tradition and Change
Hakke Rewbe (“Women’s Rights” in Pulaar/Fulfulde), produced by Marodi Pulaar TV, is far more than a family drama. It is...
A Pioneer of African Language Revival: The Life and Work of Yero Dooro Jallo
Among the great figures who dedicated their lives to the revival and intellectual development of African languages, Yero Dooro Jallo...
Dakar Women’s Book Faire: Jinnda Dem Represents the Pulaar Authors
The Dakar women's book fair is on its last day after three days of activities. The event was officially launched...
Fulani Monarch Calls For Preservation Of Fulfulde Language From Going Into Extinction
Keeping the Pulaar/Fulfulde language alive is an ongoing effort by a grassroots movement that has begone in the late seventies...
