Word of the Day: “The day on which one starts out is not the time to start one’s preparations.” – Nigerian Proverb.
Today in history in 1970,
Chioma Ajunwa, the first Nigerian to win an Olympics gold medal, in Imo, Nigeria was born. She was the first black African woman to win an Olympics gold medal in a field event, at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games.
News highlights from Africa and beyond (December 25, 2023).
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Word of the Day: “He whose covering belongs to others is uncovered.” – Libyan Proverb.
Today in history in 1951, Libya achieves national independence.
News highlights from Africa and beyond (December 24, 2023).
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Word of the Day: “Whoever is patient with a cowrie shell will one day have thousands of them.” – Nigerian Proverb.
Today in history in 1969, the Nigerian Civil War draws to a close with Nigerian federal forces’ final military push against the breakaway Republic of Biafra, with an offensive led by future Nigerian president Col. Olusegun Obasanjo.
News highlights from Africa and beyond (December 23, 2023).
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Word of the Day: “If you fail to be a lizard in your own land, you will fail to be a crocodile in another land.” – Mozambique Proverb.
Today in history in 1937,
Mozambique’s national airline Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique begins operations.
News highlights from Africa and beyond (December 22, 2023).
Continue reading News highlights from Africa and beyond (December 22, 2023).Word of the Day: “A man who prides himself on his ancestry is like the potato plant, the best part of which is underground.” – Swaziland Proverb
Today in history, King Sobhuza II is installed as Swaziland’s (Eswatini) Ngwenyama (traditional ruler). He was Ngwenyama (King) of Swaziland for 82 years and 254 days, the longest verifiable reign of any monarch in recorded history.
News highlights from Africa and beyond (December 20, 2023).
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Word of the Day: “A termite will grow up in dry wood but still come to maturity.” – South African Proverb
Today in history in 2013, a 9-meter tall statue of Nelson Mandela was dedicated, marking the end of official mourning period for Mandela.
News highlights from Africa and beyond (December 16, 2023).
Continue reading News highlights from Africa and beyond (December 16, 2023)Word of the Day: “If you are building a house and a nail breaks, do you stop building, or do you change the nail?” – Rwandan Proverb
Today in history in 2017, Shisa, a popular and highly addictive tobacco pipe is banned in Rwanda, following the World Health Organisation’s finding that smoking a shisa for one hour equals smoking 100 cigarettes.
News highlights from Africa and beyond (December 15, 2023).
Continue reading News highlights from Africa and beyond (December 15, 2023).Word of the Day: “The one who fetches the water is the one who is likely to break the pot.” – Ugandan Proverb
Today in history in 1961, the Transition magazine in Kampala, Uganda, was first published by Rajat Neogy. Launched with the manifesto to provide ‘an intelligent and creative backdrop to the East African scene,’ the magazine quickly became a cornerstone of African literary and cultural discourse. However, Neogy’s bold criticism in a 1968 article against President Milton Obote’s plans to amend the Ugandan constitution led to his imprisonment. By then a significant pan-African publication, Transition relocated to Ghana in 1971. Despite closing in 1976 due to financial constraints, the magazine was revived in 1991 by American historian Henry Louis Gates Jr., reimagined as an international publication focusing on race and culture, particularly within the African diaspora.
Here’s it today https://transitionmagazine.fas.harvard.edu/
News highlights from Africa and beyond (December 13, 2023).
Continue reading News highlights from Africa and beyond (December 13, 2023).Word of the Day: “A flexible hand cannot easily break.” – Cameroonian Proverb
Today in history, we recognize the notable achievements of Samuel Eto’o Fils, born on March 10, 1981, who not only distinguished himself as a remarkable football player but also as a dedicated football administrator. Eto’o, celebrated for his illustrious playing career, transitioned into a significant leadership role in the world of football administration. On December 11, 2021, he was elected as the president of the Cameroonian Football Federation, underscoring his commitment to the sport and marking a new chapter in his contribution to football in Cameroon and beyond.
Source: https://www.africatodayyesterday.org/days/11-dec
News highlights from Africa and beyond (December 11, 2023).
Continue reading NEWS FROM AFRICA AND BEYOND (DECEMBER 11, 2023).Word of the Day: “Teeth do not experience poverty” – African Proverb
Today in history, in 1911, Khalifa bin Harub started his rule as Sultan of Zanzibar. As longest-serving sultan up to 1960 when he died in the throne, he oversaw decades of improvements in Zanzibar.
Source: https://www.africatodayyesterday.org/days/09-dec
News highlights from Africa and beyond (December 9, 2023).
Continue reading NEWS FROM AFRICA AND BEYOND (DECEMBER 9, 2023).Word of the Day: “The lizard that jumped from the high iroko tree to the ground said he would praise himself if no one else did.” – Nigerian Proverb
Today in history, in 1958, the first All-African People’s Conference started in Accra. The landmark conference held at the dawn of the Independence Era was attended by delegates from 28 African countries representing 200 million people.
Source: https://www.africatodayyesterday.org/days/08-dec
News highlights from Africa and beyond (December 8, 2023).
Continue reading NEWS FROM AFRICA AND BEYOND (DECEMBER 8, 2023).Word of the Day: “A child’s fingers are not scalded by a piece of hot yam which its mother puts into its palm.” – Nigerian Proverb
Today in history, we commemorate the completion of the formidable Kano city wall in West Africa, marking the end of its 40-year construction which began in 1095. Commissioned by King Kijimazuto to repel invaders, this architectural marvel stood 3.5 meters high and 1.4 meters thick, adorned with intricate decorations and featuring regularly spaced gates equipped with guard towers. By 1903, the wall was acclaimed as ‘the most impressive landmark in West Africa’. Despite this recognition, the relentless expansion of Kano’s population over the centuries led to the wall’s gradual degradation, leaving only fragments by the 21st century.
Source: https://www.africatodayyesterday.org/days/07-dec
News highlights from Africa and beyond (December 7, 2023).
Continue reading NEWS FROM AFRICA AND BEYOND (DECEMBER 7, 2023).Word of the Day: “Even the best cooking pot will not produce food.” – African Proverb
Today in history marks a groundbreaking moment in ancient architecture, as future archaeologists date the construction of the first monumental structure built entirely of stone: the six-staged stepped pyramid in Saqqara, Egypt. Under the ingenious guidance of the architect Imhotep, this architectural marvel is being erected to serve as the eternal resting place of the 3rd Dynasty pharaoh, King Djoser.
Source: https://www.africatodayyesterday.org/days/04-dec
News highlights from Africa and beyond (December 6, 2023).
Continue reading NEWS FROM AFRICA AND BEYOND (DECEMBER 6, 2023).Word of the Day: “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” – African Proverb
Today in History, we celebrate the birth of a Kenyan long-distance runner born in Kapsokwony, Kenya. Linet Masa distinguished herself early in her athletic career. At 18, she set a world junior record in the 10,000 meters at the 2008 Summer Olympics, finishing fourth against an adult field. She continued her ascent by winning the world title in the 10,000 meters at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics at age 19.
Source: https://www.africatodayyesterday.org/days/04-dec
News headlines from Africa and beyond (December 5, 2023).
Continue reading NEWS FROM AFRICA AND BEYOND (DECEMBER 5, 2023).Word of the Day: “The sun does not forget a village just because it’s small.” – African Proverb
Today in History (December 3, 1929), the first edition of Iwe Irohin, the first newspaper in Nigeria and indeed West Africa, was published in 1859. Source: https://www.africatodayyesterday.org/days/03-dec
News from Africa and beyond (December 3, 2023).
Continue reading NEWS FROM AFRICA AND BEYOND (DECEMBER 3, 2023).Word of the Day: “Tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.” – African Proverb
Today in history (December 1, 1963), Ghana triumphs in the African Cup of Nations, marking a significant moment in African football. Hosting the tournament, Ghana won 3-0 against Sudan in the final. This victory symbolized hope and unity for Africa during a time of major political change, inspiring the continent with the spirit of teamwork and determination.
News from Africa and beyond (December 1, 2023).
Continue reading NEWS FROM AFRICA AND BEYOND (DECEMBER 1, 2023).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.
News from Africa and beyond (November 29, 2023).
Continue reading NEWS FROM AFRICA AND BEYOND (NOVEMBER 29, 2023).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).
Continue reading NEWS FROM AFRICA AND BEYOND (NOVEMBER 27, 2023).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).
Nigeria:
Continue reading NEWS FROM AFRICA AND BEYOND (NOVEMBER 25, 2023).Word of the Day: “When the roots are deep, there is no reason to fear the wind.” – African Proverb
Today (November 22) in history, 20-year-old Mike Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champion in boxing history in 1986 with a second-round knockout of Trevor Berbick.
In 1963, John F. Kennedy, the 35th U.S. president, was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, while riding in an open car.
News from Africa and beyond (November 22, 2023).
Nigeria:
1. **Just In: Why We Attacked Adamawa Police HQ – Nigerian Army**
– Summary: Brigadier General Gambo Mohammed reveals the reasons behind the Nigerian Army’s attack on the Adamawa State police command headquarters.
– [Read more](https://www.naijanews.com/2023/11/22/just-in-why-we-attacked-adamawa-police-hq-nigerian-army/?amp=1)
2. **Naira reverses 2 days gain, falls by N80 against US dollar after CBN’s decision**
– Summary: The naira experiences a significant depreciation against the US dollar following a decision by the Central Bank of Nigeria.
Continue reading NEWS FROM AFRICA AND BEYOND (NOVEMBER 22, 2023).
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