If the shade does not reach the goat, the goat will seek shade.

If the shade does not reach the goat, the goat will seek shade. Burkinababe Proverb.

Today in history in 1957, “Maurice Yaméogo, future first president of Upper Volta (Burkina Faso), uses direct campaigning at village marketplaces and meeting halls to pull off a victory over other political parties. His party wins all six seats in the legislative elections. He will soon begin a purge of political rivals, gaining further control of parliament, and with his party in control he will ban other political parties. Historians describe his rise to power as ending with a dictatorship for Upper Volta even before national independence in 1960.” – Reference: Africa Today Yesterday.

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It is the human being that counts.

It is the human being that counts. I call gold; it does not answer. I call cloth; it does not answer. It is the human being that counts. – Ghanaian Proverb.

Today in history in 1944, “Nana Akufo-Addo, President of Ghana was born in Accra, Gold Coast. His administration has been moderately progressive, and he has solidified Ghana’s reputation for peace and political stability.” – Reference: Africa Today Yesterday.

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He whose trousers are made of dry grass

He whose trousers are made of dry grass should not warm himself at the fire. – Libyan Proverb.

Today in history in 193, “Roman Emperor Pertinax is assassinated by his own Pretorian Guard, who do it for profit (they will auction off his office to political rivals who want to rule ancient Rome). The killing sets the stage for the reign of the first Roman emperor born in Africa, Lucius Severus, who comes from a land that will become Libya.” – Reference: Africa Today Yesterday.

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The cricket cries, the year changes

Word of the Day: “The cricket cries, the year changes.” – see explanation https://youtube.com/shorts/SaTjrs1rdkU?feature=share – Cameroonian Proverb.

Today in history in 1988, “For the first time, Morocco hosts the Africa Cup of Nations (16th edition). Zambia was supposed to host, but withdrew because of financial issues. Cameroon wins the championship.” – Reference: Africa Today Yesterday.

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To get lost is to learn the way

To get lost is to learn the way https://youtube.com/shorts/k9055ldjUNg?feature=share – Swahili Proverb.

Today in history in 1979, “As Tanzania’s victory in the Uganda-Tanzania War becomes clear and the fall of Kampala is imminent, Ugandan opposition leaders in exile and heads of rebel forces fighting dictator Idi Amin meet in the Tanzanian town Moshi to discuss a framework for post-Amin governance in Uganda.” – Reference: Africa Today Yesterday

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Blood 🩸 Heart ♥: The Story of Love, Untold 8

The eighth series of “The Story of Love, Untold” rides through the essence of Blood Heart, representing love’s vital force and passion.

This heart, pulsating with rich, flowing blood, is an emblem of the life-sustaining energy that love injects into our existence.

Just as blood courses through veins, nourishing and revitalizing, love permeates our lives, and the Blood Heart embodies the nature of love, a force that beats at the core of our being, propelling us forward, and fueling the very essence of life.

It teaches us that love is as crucial and elemental as the blood within us, a relentless tide that shapes our journeys and defines our humanity. Remember to hit subscribe to receive notifications of new episodes on Afriqai Podcasts.

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A child on the back doesn’t find a fortune

Word of the Day: “A child on the back doesn’t find a fortune.” – see explanation https://youtube.com/shorts/VyCiHtBiASI?feature=share – Edo Proverb.

Today in history in 1979, “In Nigeria, Prince Solomon Aiseokhuoba Igbinoghodua Akenzua is installed as Erediauwa, the Oba of the Edo people. Well educated and with a background in business, the media-friendly king will raise the profile of traditional Nigerian royalty by activity promoting Benin culture and negotiating between feuding Nigerian politicians.” – Reference: Africa Today Yesterday

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The best and shortest road towards knowledge of truth is nature

Word of the Day: “The best and shortest road towards knowledge of truth is nature.” – see explanation https://youtube.com/shorts/SP8UtVWqPmQ?si=oIEo4igHCT0w5nvw – Egyptian Proverb.

Today in history in 1986, “Egypt hosts the 14th African Cup of Nations. Egypt’s national team wins the football championship for the third time. Ghana’s Roger Milla (pic) is the tournament’s top scorer, with four goals.” – Reference: Africa Today Yesterday

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Do not laugh when your neighbour’s veld is on fire

Word of the Day: “Do not laugh when your neighbour’s veld is on fire.” – see explanation https://youtube.com/shorts/tCKTyV4Gq6E?si=phw9WrtyxVRk7Yhd – Zimbabwean Proverb.

Today in history in 1964, “The largest museum in Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), the Natural History Museum of Bulawayo, opens in Bulawayo.” – Reference: Africa Today Yesterday

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He who talks incessantly talks nonsense

Word of the Day: “He who talks incessantly talks nonsense.” – see explanation – Cote d’Ivoire Proverb.

Today in history in 1984, “For the first time, Côte d’Ivoire hosts the Africa Cup of Nations (14th edition). Cameroon wins Africa’s ultimate football championship, but Ghana’s Théophile Abega is Best Player.” – Reference: Africa Today Yesterday

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When two elephants have met on a narrow bridge, they cannot go anywhere until one of them lies down.

Word of the Day: “When two elephants have met on a narrow bridge, they cannot go anywhere until one of them lies down.” – see explanation https://youtube.com/shorts/xa5NAhLLUA0?si=n-Tzsx7gfvoDYJLr – South African Proverb.

Today in history in 1992, “In a “white’s only” national referendum, the white South African voters concedes that after 500 years of colonialism and apartheid, the white minority’s time running the country to the exclusion of the black majority is finished. By a landslide vote of 68%, the referendum approves further negotiations to replace apartheid with a non-racial democratic state.” – Reference: Africa Today Yesterday

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Let not what you cannot do tear you from what you can do

Word of the Day: “Let not what you cannot do tear you from what you can do.” – see explanation https://youtu.be/Z5CVefUJzCQ?si=bgnSa-KZXolzbigi – Ghanaian Proverb.

Today in history in 1978, “The 11th Africa Cup of Nations is hosted by Ghana, whose national team becomes the Cup’s winningest champions. Ghana takes its third title with a final’s victory over Uganda. Opuku Afriyie is Top Scorer.” – Reference: Africa Today Yesterday

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