The Bellah people: The forgotten community of Mali
The Bellah people are an indigenous black community living in the Sahel/Sahara area of Mali. They are estimated to have a population size ranging between 300,000 and 500,000 people, belonging to various ethnic groups. Despite their significant size, the Bellah people have not received adequate recognition, as they are not represented on ethnic maps. This lack of visibility has led to their marginalization...