Barawa

The Historical Town of Barawa and its Earliest Inhabitants

Written by Allesandra Vianelo IntroductionBarawa is the southernmost of the Benadir ports, lying approximately 200 km. south of Mogadishu and 100 km. south of Merka. Despite these comparatively short distances, during the nineteenth century most travellers and traders reached the…

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Popular Games and Activities Played in Barawa | Nkoonko, Haya Tamo, Mayi ka Mpeembe

Barawa, with its culture, traditional clothing, dishes and language, have always stood out in it’s distinction with her respective neighbours in the Banadir Coast, although customs and traditions were always shared and the apparent relations was always present in the…

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