North Africa vs Sub Sahara Africa
Blue Men of Morocco
"Q: Is there a schism between North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa?
A: Although the Sahara desert physically separates North Africa from the
remainder of the continent, there is no clear line dividing human
populations. More significant than physical separation is the interaction
between Africa's most important religious groups: Islam, Christianity, and
traditional religions.
Islam is often seen as a force that makes North Africa different from areas
to the south. However, Islam extends well into sub-Saharan Africa,
particularly in West African countries such as Mali, Guinea, and Nigeria,
where trans-Saharan trade long ago brought religious and cultural
influences.
A great deal of conflict has occurred between Muslims on the one hand and
Christians and African traditionalists on the other. This has led to
protracted wars in Sudan and Chad and considerable instability and conflict
in Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Tanzania. However, one would need to go back at
least 1,000 years to see the Sahara as a clear cultural dividing line."
Africa is such a diverse and complex country. There is so much to
famaliarize ourselves.
E. Elena Hall
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