Which nine major branches make up the Niger-Congo language family?

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Thematic map of Africa showing the distribution of Niger-Congo language branches. Distinct colors represent language groups such as Atlantic, Mande, Gur, Kwa, Benue-Congo, and Bantu, with Bantu languages covering most of central, eastern, and southern Africa. A numbered key lists prominent languages in each area, and country borders are marked for reference. — Niger-Congo languages Map showing the branches and distribution of the Niger-Congo languages.

The Niger-Congo language family is divided into nine major branches. These branches are:

Mande1
Kordofanian1
Atlantic1
Ijoid1
Kru1
Gur1
Adamawa-Ubangi1
Kwa1
Benue-Congo1

While Dogon is often discussed in relation to these groups, scholars have not reached a consensus on its classification, and it is therefore listed separately rather than as one of the nine major branches.1