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Cesar Fortes-Lima, PhD, Associate Researcher, Human Evolution Program, Uppsala University

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New study unravels the history of the largest pastoral population in Africa

Researchers have uncovered the ancestral origins and genetic diversity of the Fulani, one of Africa’s largest pastoral populations. The study reveals a complex genetic ancestry with influences from both North and West African groups, shaped by historical migrations that have left a lasting impact on their genetic landscape.

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