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Into how many groups are the Cushites divided, and which Cushitic communities are found in Eastern Africa?

The Cushites are a group of people in Eastern Africa who speak Cushitic languages. They are divided into two main groups:

1. Eastern Cushites

These are the larger group and are mainly found in dry areas of Eastern Africa such as Northern Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia.

Examples:

Kenya:

Somali, Gabbra, Borana, Burji, Oromo, Orma, Rendile

Somalia:

Somali

Ethiopia:

Afar, Oromo, Somali

2. Southern Cushites

This group is smaller and mostly found in Southern Kenya and Northern Tanzania.

Examples:

Kenya:

Dahalo, Sanye

Tanzania:

Hawa, Mbugu, Aramanik, Iraqw, Burungu