The Ifat Sultinate was founded in 1285 in the area, with a base in Djibouti until they were defeated in 1332. The most likely area for the ancient land of Punt, the region was tied to Ancient Egypt before embracing Islam early on. He has been awarded the Stefan-George-Preis, the Grand prix littéraire d'Afrique noir, and the Prix biennal "Mandat pour la liberté." He has served as a visiting professor at a number of universities, and currently is a professor of French and Francophone Studies and Creative Writing at George Washington University.īackground: Bordered by Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia, Djibouti is a small country in the Horn of Africa. Since 1986, he has lived mostly in Caen, France where he taught English. After growing up in Djibouti, Waberi went to France to study English literature before working as a literary consultant and critic. 1965) is known for his novels, poetry, essays, and work as a professor.
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