[Grammar] The practices of Africans

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Hi!
Is it correct to say "Aficans' practices" to mean "the practices of Africans?"
 

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What is it supposed to mean?
 

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Traditions and mores?
 

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Africa is a big place with a very diverse population. What would African practices mean?
 
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Yes, the "Africans' practices", to refer to cultural or traditional practices of the people of Africa (or African people).
 

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I would like to know why. I do not understand why neither of the options is correct.
 

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"The customs of Congolese people" or "Congolese peoples' customs" are both possible.
 

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I would like to know why. I do not understand why neither of the options is correct.

Congolese people, if such a generalisation can be made, are not the same as many of the other peoples of Africa.
 
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