Where is the soninke language from?
Senegal
Soninke, also called Sarakole, Seraculeh, or Serahuli, a people located in Senegal near Bakel on the Sénégal River and in neighbouring areas of West Africa. They speak a Mande language of the Niger-Congo family.
What does Ghana mean in the soninke language?
Ghana originally meant war chief, one of the titles of the ruler of Wagadu (the Soninke term for the state). Its rise to prominence was probably due to the need to organize under one king the gold trade with its northern Saharan neighbors.
When did Soninke found Ghana?
Soninke people were the founders of the ancient empire of Ghana c. 750-1240 CE.
What were the Soninke Kings called?
ghana
The word ghana means warrior or war chief and was the title given to the rulers of the original kingdom whose Soninke name was Ouagadou. Kaya Maghan (lord of the gold) was another title for these kings.
What language do they speak in Gambia?
English
The Gambia/Official languages
The Gambia is a former British Colony and the official language is English but there are also several tribal languages including Mandinka and Wolof. Educated in English, most Gambians are at least bilingual.
What religion is Soninke?
Muslims
Predominantly Muslims, the Soninke were one of the early ethnic groups from sub-Saharan West Africa to convert to Islam in about the 10th century. The contemporary population of Soninke people is estimated to be over 2 million.
Who brought Islam to West Africa?
OVERVIEW: – Islam arrived in sub-Saharan West Africa as early as the 8th century, travelling with Arab traders from North Africa. The Muslim merchants brought trade and goods to exchange for gold and facilitated trade by introducing concepts such as contract law and credit arrangements.
When did Ghana convert to Islam?
Sunni Islam was introduced into Ghana as part of the 1940s reformist activities of late Ghanaian Mujaddid, Afa Ajura.
Why did Ghana Empire fall?
The Ghana Empire crumbled from the 12th century CE following drought, civil wars, the opening up of trade routes elsewhere, and the rise of the Sosso Kingdom (c. 1180-1235 CE) and then the Mali Empire (1240-1645 CE).
Is Gambia safe for tourists?
Gambia is, for the most part, a safe country to visit. However it does have a rather high crime rate, though it’s mainly ridden with petty street crime. You should be vigilant and take all possible precaution measures in order to minimize the risk of getting stolen from.
Is the Gambia a poor country?
The Gambia is Africa’s smallest country. And the Gambia is poor, cripplingly poor, with over a third of its population of 1.7 million surviving below the United Nations poverty line of $1.25 a day.