12K views · 102 reactions | Meet the forgotten #Batwa 'pygmy' people of #Burundi, #Rwanda, #Uganda and #DRC. They are keepers of the forest and are semi-nomadic hunter-gatherers of the mountain forests. The Batwa are the original inhabitants of Great Lakes region in East Africa before the Bantus arrival. #Africa | Africa.com | Facebook

The Baka people, also known as the Pygmies, are indigenous hunter-gatherer groups living in the rainforests of Central Africa, primarily in countries like Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, and the Central African Republic. Among the Baka, women typically play crucial roles in gathering wild plants, fishing, and taking care of children, while men engage in hunting. They have a rich cultural heritage, including traditional music, dance, and spiritual beliefs. However, they have faced various challenges, inc