WHO ARE THE AFAR PEOPLE?

#Afar #afarnews #afarmusic The Afar people of East Africa. Deep in the heart of the Danakil Desert, in the north-eastern corner of Ethiopia, lives a tribe of nomadic herders known as the Afar. Living in one of the most inhospitable places on earth, they are truly Africa’s toughest humans. For centuries, they have braved the scorching heat, lack of water, and volcanic activity to sustain their way of life. Hello and welcome to this video where we take a closer look at the Afar people, one of the indigenous ethnic groups of the Horn of Africa. Geographical Location & Demographics. The Afar people are primarily found in the Afar region of Ethiopia, as well as in neighbouring Eritrea and Djibouti. According to recent estimates, the total Afar speaking population is around 4.5 million people. They are Cushites and bear a remarkable similarity to Somalis both physically and linguistically. They are Cushitic and speak the Afar language, which to my ears bears remarkable similarity to Somali. (Insert sa