The Yerwa Kanuri are a Kanuri subgroup alongside manga Kanuri that live in Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Sudan. They speak Central Kanuri, a Nilo-Saharan language. The population numbers several million. Most Yerwa Kanuri are Muslims and farmers. They are also traditionally sheep and cattle herders. References Ethnic groups in Nigeria Ethnic groups in Sudan Ethnic groups in Cameroon Ethnic groups in Chad Ethnic groups in Niger Muslim communities in Africa