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The Fongoro, Kole or Gelege are an ethnic group of Sudan and Chad; about 1,000 members of this ethnic group live in the
Sila Region Sila or Dar Sila is a region of Chad, located in the south-east of the country. It was created in 2008 from the departments of Sila and Djourf Al Ahmar which were previously part of Ouaddaï Region. The capital of the region is Goz Beïda. ...
of Chad along the Sudanese border. The primary language is Fongoro.


History

The Fongoro have been pushed into their present location as a consequence of
Fur Fur is a thick growth of hair that covers the skin of mammals. It consists of a combination of oily guard hair on top and thick underfur beneath. The guard hair keeps moisture from reaching the skin; the underfur acts as an insulating blanket t ...
and Arab expansion since the 18th century. The present Fongoro are facing rapid assimilation, where many living in cities and towns populated by Furs are becoming assimilated.


Culture

The Fongoro engage in hunting and gathering. Some Fongoro also engage in farming, mainly cultivating sorghum. The Fongoro adhere to Islam.


References

Ethnic groups in Chad Ethnic groups in Sudan {{Chad-stub