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African Writing Systems

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The African Writing Systems web site was created in 1996 by Professor Ayele Bekerie, with creative and design assistance from Anika Iesha Daniels and Joseph Egbulefu. It is partially funded by the Ford Foundation.

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Last Update: July 21, 2003