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Traditional African religions have shared notable relationships with other religions, cultures, and traditions.

Throughout the history, they are often noted for having one of the oldest presence in the world, and also applauded for their tolerance to other religions.[1][2]

  1. ^ Religious Plurality in Africa: Essays in Honour of John S. Mbiti. Walter de Gruyter. 1993. p. 67.
  2. ^ Ali AlʼAmin Mazrui, Christophe Wondji (1993). Africa Since 1935. University of California Press. p. 502. ISBN 9780435948146.

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