Monthly Archives: November 2023

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NEWS FROM AFRICA AND BEYOND (NOVEMBER 30, 2023).

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Word of the Day: “When there is no enemy within, the enemy outside cannot hurt you.” – African Proverb

Today in history, the Republic of Dahomey officially changed its name to Benin. This change was a crucial step towards national unity, aimed at eradicating tribal divisions and influences rooted in colonial history. By adopting the politically neutral name ‘Benin’, the nation moved away from the ethnic associations linked to its former name, ‘Dahomey’, which was tied to the country’s largest ethnic group, the Fon.

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NEWS FROM AFRICA AND BEYOND (NOVEMBER 29, 2023).

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Word of the Day: “A single bracelet does not jingle.” – African Proverb

Today in history, we celebrate the birth of John Dramani Mahama, a significant figure in Ghanaian politics. Born on November 29, 1958, Mahama served as the President of Ghana from 2012 to 2017. He was the first Ghanaian President born after the nation’s independence.

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NEWS FROM AFRICA AND BEYOND (NOVEMBER 28, 2023).

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Word of the Day: “Where there is love there is life.” – Maahtma Gangdhi

Today in history, we recall the pirate Blackbeard’s bold seizure of a French ship transporting 455 enslaved Africans. In a brazen act of piracy, he marooned them on a Caribbean island, providing them with three tons of beans for sustenance. Compelling the ship’s crew to remain, Blackbeard commandeered the vessel, claimed it as his flagship, and christened it the Queen Anne’s Revenge.

News from Africa and beyond (November 28, 2023).

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NEWS FROM AFRICA AND BEYOND (NOVEMBER 27, 2023).

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Word of the Day: “I think, therefore I am.” – René Descartes

Today in history, we reflect on Ghana’s poignant “Year of the Return” in 2019, marking the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first enslaved West Africans to America in 1619. On this significant date, Ghana embraced the roots of our shared history by granting citizenship to 125 African Americans, symbolizing a powerful homecoming and a bridge of unity across the diaspora. This gesture of solidarity and recognition resonates as a beacon of healing and reconnection with the roots.

News from Africa and beyond (November 27, 2023).

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NEWS FROM AFRICA AND BEYOND (NOVEMBER 26, 2023).

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Word of the Day: “Fall seven times, stand up eight.” – Japanese Proverb

Today in History in Cairo (1954 November 26) marks the completion of the first skyscraper in North Africa. The building is a fusion of contemporary design and traditional Egyptian elements. It reflects the country’s ambition and its embrace of the future, while honoring its rich cultural heritage.

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NEWS FROM AFRICA AND BEYOND (NOVEMBER 25, 2023).

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Word of the Day: “He who asks a question is a fool for five minutes; he who does not ask a question remains a fool forever.” – Chinese Proverb

Today in history, we honor the resilience and courage of the 35 surviving Africans aboard the slave ship La Amistad, who, after a harrowing ordeal and a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case in 1841, were finally declared free. On this day, they triumphantly set sail back to their homeland, marking a significant moment in the journey towards justice and the abolition of slavery.

News from Africa and beyond (November 25, 2023).

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