The Tribal Society

The Toubou, also known as the Tubu, are an ethnic group native to the harsh environments of the central Sahara. They primarily reside in northern Chad, southern Libya, northeastern Niger, and northwestern Sudan, where they have adapted to the extreme desert climate. The Toubou are known for their nomadic and semi-nomadic lifestyles, living as herders and farmers who rely on the scarce resources of the desert, such as oases and pastures. Their society is clan-based, with each clan controlling certain resources like wells, pastures, and water sources, which are vital for their survival in the arid desert. The Toubou are traditionally divided into two main groups: the Teda and the…