Mbororo on the move: from pastoral mobility to international travel

Abstract

This contribution deals with historical and contemporary experiences of mobility among Mbororo (Fulbe pastoralists) in northwest Cameroon. It examines the impact of these experiences on Mbororo interaction with their environment, and the emergence of ideas of tourism and heritage among Mbororo based in Cameroon and abroad. It argues that while Mbororo mobility has now attained a global scale, it is largely limited to the more prosperous and educated elite, and contributes to social stratification within Mbororo society.

Risk Factors of Type 2 Diabetes among Mbororo Population of Guiwa-Yangamo Village in the East -Cameroon

“…Advanced age especially in the between 50 -59 years was statistically associated to the outcome of diabetes in the Mbororos. This has been described in a rural population in Bangladesh where the advanced age was attributed to the development of diabetes (17). With the advanced age, we noticed a reduction of physical activity and a probable development of obesity.…”

“…Amongst the Mbororo, 50% of the diabetic cases had high blood pressure. This prevalence was higher compared to that obtained in European diabetics (17) and African diabetes (19). This value was two times higher than that described among the Touaregs diabetics of Mali (20.44%).…”

Sédentarisation Des Mbororo, Saturation Foncière Dans Le Nord-Ouest Et Difficile Migration vers Bangangté dans l‘Ouest-Cameroun

“…Anciens nomades devenus sédentaires (Dongmo et al, 2012 ;Pelican, 2011;Boutrais, 1984), les éleveurs Mbororo ont occupé de grandes superficies dans la region du Nord-Ouest du Cameroun grâce à l'hospitalité des chefs coutumiers. À partir des années 1920, ils se sont ancrés progressivement dans les Grassfields, avec une faible densité (2-5 hab/km 2 ).…”