6 most ancient African languages that shaped the world

Farida Dawkins February 21, 2018

Tifinagh letters…photo credit: GLA Gotta Love Algeria

Tifinagh

Also written Tifinay, is an abjad script used for writing Berber languages derived from the Maghreb, Sahara, and Sahel regions. Neo-Tifinagh; the updated version of Tifinagh, is now used for trading and educational purposes.

Last Edited by:Ismail Akwei Updated: February 21, 2018

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