Word of the Day: “A closed mouth catches no flies.” – African Proverb

Today in History (December 2, 1929), three women are killed by police during the Women’s War involving thousands of women from the Bende District in Nigeria, staging a march to protest corrupt chiefs who are about to approve direct taxation on women. These women, the “Oloko Trio”: Ikonnia, Nwannedia and Nwugo, were admired for their intellect and they also contributed to preventing violence. In encouraging peace, another leader, Madame Nwanyereuwa, led with protest songs, dances and sit-down occupations. Source: https://www.africatodayyesterday.org/days/02-dec

News from Africa and beyond (December 2, 2023).