Transliterated title: Araabukaŋ aniŋ Mandinkakaŋ Kannasooru Kitaabo.
The bilingual manuscript is one of Bafode’s ongoing projects. It is an Arabic-Mandinka dictionary to help Mandinka people know their language and Arabic. He was inspired by existing dictionaries of Arabic and other languages. He has plans to write dictionaries of plants and animals in his community. He is the most active and forward-looking Mandinka Ajami writer in Casamance with ambitious plans to produce new educational materials for his community.
Custodial history: The manuscript was written by the owner.
Extent and format of original material: 53 pages.
Physical characteristics: Bound manuscript in a softcover grid notebook.
Owner(s) of original material: Bafode Diaby.
Author(s) of original material: Bafode Diaby.
Additional script information: Mandinka Ajami.
