₦airaland Forum

More pics for those who aren't familiar with Native Australians:

One thing I thought was interesting is that some people use the saltbush as feed for livestock. And then it's like how you can taste the sweetness of what a bear consumes when you eat it. It gives a nice salty, and maybe even herby flavor to lamb or beef.

Also, for those who aren't familiar with Native Australian people:

Strawberry Gum
These are sweet, aromatic leaves with a strong strawberry flavor.

Saltbush
The leaves are salty (but low sodium) with a slight thyme, parsley like flavor.

Mountain Pepper Leaves and Berries
The leaves have a mild heat with a peppery, cinnamon like flavor. The berries are hotter with a fruity flavor.

Myrtle Leaves and Seeds
The berries are sweet with rosemary and juniper like flavor. The leaves are hot, astringent, bitter, and citrusy taste (orange). The leaves are used like bay leaves, and people also use the leaf oils in perfume.

Native Australian cuisine isn't something that many people know about, and their spices sound pretty good, so I thought I'd share:

Desert Oak Wattleseed
When you roast the seeds, they have a savory, pork-crackling flavor.

KingCold:
Always shifting goalposts to play the victim.You should know all about oppression since your own government is oppressing you

You're deranged.

I don't know what that man is doing, but that's not personal training.

And personal training is kind of a joke unless it's the very expensive kind. People are better off doing aerobics classes at their gym, or doing natural fitness activities (e.g. hiking, swimming, rowing).

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Smoking is definitely not an attractive quality, and it's very unhealthy. However, with what some people go through, I can't sit here and tell them not to have a beer or smoke if they feel like that helps them. I'm not saying it's the only solution, but like I said, people deal with a lot of stuff.

I'd just like to thank op for giving me the opportunity to post this:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZRsXMEr3PY?t=40

Melagros:
COMRADES, I don't know why South Africans hate Nigerians

Mental illness caused by oppression. And some of them aren't actual black people, they're mulattos.

Sellout SAs always mad at other black people instead of the oyinbos oppressing them.

In that pic, it looks like she does not want to kiss that woman. Publicity stunt? Stunt or not, if it helps people, I guess it's a good thing.

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has overtaken Uganda to become Kenya’s fastest-growing export market within the East African Community bloc, new data shows, despite frosty diplomatic relations between Nairobi and Kinshasa.

Kenya’s exports to the DRC jumped by more than half (56.04 percent) to Ksh8.62 billion ($66 million at current exchange rates) in the first three months of the year, according to the latest official data, the biggest year-on-year growth in over a decade.

“Notably, there was increased domestic exports of …wheat flour to Democratic Republic of Congo,” the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) wrote in the latest Balance of Payment report, covering the first quarter of 2024.

Analysis of the KNBS data shows quarterly exports to Africa’s second-largest country by land mass have remained elevated above Ksh7 billion ($54 million) since July last year when Kenya cut import duty on wheat imports from 35 percent to 10 percent.

Kenya’s Treasury Cabinet Secretary, Njuguna Ndung’u, said last year the reduced taxes, which have been maintained for the current year ending June 2025, were aimed at ensuring “that there is enough wheat to meet local demand, while at the same time protecting wheat farmers from unfair competition from imported wheat”.

The data shows Kenyan traders trucked goods worth nearly Ksh23.88 billion ($185 million) in the first nine months ended March 2024 since the reduced duty on wheat took effect, a significant 57.48 percent climb over Ksh15.16 billion ($117 million) previously. KNBS also cited wheat flour as the main driver of demand for exports in the second half of last year.

The DRC’s increased imports came at a time the diplomatic relationship between the two countries remained frosty. Kinshasa recalled its ambassador to Nairobi last December in the heat of disagreements over Kenya’s “hosting” of Congolese opposition figures, who launched a party in Nairobi and later professed support for the rebel group M23, which has been fighting government forces and their allies in the eastern region of the country.

It was not until May that the DRC envoy to Kenya resumed duties after President William Ruto sent a high-profile delegation to Kinshasa, led by Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs Musalia Mudavadi.

“My mission here in Kinshasa was to deliver to President Felix Tshisekedi a special message from President William Ruto of Kenya, that we are partners and, as countries within the East African Community, have to continue working together very cordially and closely,” Mr Mudavadi said.

“Kenya respects the territory and sovereignty of DRC and I assure the people of DRC that Kenya will always work with them to ensure there is peace and harmony in the region at all times.”

Despite growing at the steepest pace, the DRC still trailed the other EAC destinations for Kenya’s goods except Burundi, one of the world’s poorest countries.

The DRC’s share of Kenya’s exports to the regional bloc, however, hit double-digit levels in the review quarter, rising to 10.74 percent from 7.96 percent.

Uganda remained the biggest buyer of Kenya’s goods in the region despite growing a modest 7.39 percent to Ksh33.34 billion ($258 billion), largely on increased orders of “carboys, bottles, flasks, and similar articles”, according to KNBS. This is lower than the 49.62 percent jump a year earlier to Ksh31.05 billion ($240 million) from Ksh20.75 billion ($160 million) in the first quarter of 2022.

Uganda’s share of exports to the EAC bloc also shrank to 41.56 percent from 44.77 percent previously.

Nairobi and Kampala also experienced renewed trade disputes after Kenyan authorities restricted the issuance of import permits for goods such as eggs, sugar, and milk powder from Uganda in protectionist policies aimed at shielding local producers.

“We have agreed that trade between the two countries is unimpeded either by tariff or non-tariff barriers or arbitrary levies,” Dr Ruto said on May 16 after he hosted his Ugandan counterpart, Yoweri Museveni, for a two-day State visit.

“We have agreed that the common principle will be the full implementation of the EAC customs and other infrastructure that support trade between East African countries. Therefore, all the issues around rice, juice, furniture, eggs, chicken, and sugar are now resolved.”

The seven-member EAC trading bloc has continued to battle on-and-off trade tiffs, slowing down growth in intra-regional trade despite the region being the most integrated in Africa.

This is despite the EAC Customs Union Protocol, the bloc’s first integration breakthrough which came into force in 2005, allowing the free movement of goods, services, capital, and labour within the bloc.

The KNBS data further shows that imports by Tanzania grew 18.01 percent to Ksh16.74 billion ($129 million) in the review period, a slower pace than South Sudan’s which rose by a quarter (25.69 percent) to Ksh9.27 billion ($71 million).

South Sudan’s share of Kenya’s exports to EAC rose marginally to 11.56 percent from 10.64 percent previously, with growth largely being supported by household or laundry-type washing machines.

Tanzania’s share was largely flat, with re-exports of kerosene-type jet fuel a notable driver.

Overall, Kenya sold goods worth Ksh80.23 billion ($62 million) to EAC countries in the three months, a 15.69 percent growth over Ksh69.35 billion ($53 million) a year earlier.

https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/business/drc-now-kenya-fastest-growing-eac-export-market-4685774

A young Tanzanian portrait artist who was convicted last week of cybercrimes has been released from prison after social media users raised more than $2,000 (£1,600) to pay his fine.

Shadrack Chaula was ordered by a court to pay the fine or face two years in prison after he admitted recording a video that went viral on social media, showing him burning a picture of President Samia Suluhu Hassan while insulting her.

"Thank you very much fellow Tanzanians for coming to my rescue," Mr Chaula told journalists shortly after his release on Monday.

The case sparked an uproar in the country, with some lawyers saying the 24-year-old painter did not break any law by burning the picture.

Police said they arrested him for using "strong words" against President Samia in the TikTok video he recorded in Ntokela village near the south-western city of Mbeya.

When he appeared in court last Thursday, Mr Chaula was charged with spreading false information about the president, contravening the country's cybercrime laws.

The court ruled that his actions constituted cyber-harassment and incitement.

Mr Chaula admitted committing the crime.

Critics said the sentence was too harsh but the prosecution had pushed for a more severe penalty, saying this was necessary to deter others from "disrespecting" the president.

In 2018, Tanzania enacted tough laws against the spread of "fake news", which critics saw as a move to curb freedom of expression.

Users of X, formerly Twitter, raised $2,100 in six hours, according to activist Godlisten Malisa, who coordinated the fund-raising.

Mr Chaula was given the remaining $100 to support his artwork, he said.
In an Instagram post, Mr Malisa added that the contributions were a "lesson" for the government.

Despite the fact that many Tanzanians were "burdened" by the high cost of living, they came to Mr Chaula's aid, he said.

Lawyer Peter Kibatala said social media users did not only secure Mr Chaula's release but also freedom of expression.

After she came to power in 2021, President Samia introduced reforms to give political parties and civic groups more freedom.

But opposition and rights groups have expressed concern that the government is sliding back to more repressive ways.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c99wgpdqk9ko

Angola's National Oil, Gas & Biofuels Agency will launch a limited tender in Q1 2025, offering 10 blocks in the Kwanza and Benguela basins – including 5 marginal fields ­– marking a first for the country.

Amid efforts to entice investment in blocks opportunities, the ANPG is inviting companies to participate in the upcoming licensing round. Negotiations are already open and companies are invited to contact the ANPG ahead of the official licensing launch.

As sub-Saharan Africa’s second biggest oil producer, Angola offers a wealth of opportunities for E&P players. While production averaged 1.8 MMbpd between 2009 and 2015, national production saw a sharp decline from 2016 onwards, owing to field maturation. The government has been working hard to address these declines, introducing regular block opportunities through tenders and permanent offer programs.

“We have been implementing a series of reforms. We approved a strategy in 2019 to license more than 50 blocks by 2025. So far, we have executed four licensing rounds and awarded more than 30 new concessions. We have another one planned for 2025 where we are projecting to put up another ten blocks offshore,” stated Alcides Andrade, ANPG Board Member.

Industry reforms have seen companies that have been operating in the country since the 1900s continue to invest. These include energy majors TotalEnergies, Chevron, bp and Eni – now operating as Azule Energy. Reforms have also been directed towards incremental production efforts to maximize output at existing fields.

According to Andrade, “The plan is to do everything we can to keep production above one million bpd. We are currently producing about 1.1 MMbpd and have a diverse range of opportunities for different size companies as well as opportunities in onshore blocks, shallow waters and deepwater opportunities.”

Angola’s 2025 limited tender will feature Block 40, Block 25, Block 39 and Block 26 in the Benguela basin as well as Block 22, Block 35, Block 37, Block 38 and Block 36 in the Kwanza basin.

Additionally, the country has four onshore blocks available; 11 blocks on permanent offer; and five marginal fields ready for exploration. The marginal fields are situated in producing blocks with proven systems and can be awarded individually. Companies that demonstrate interest will receive an invitation letter once the 2025 tender launches.

In addition to block opportunities, the ANPG is committed to strengthening sub-surface data across both mature and frontier fields. At present, Angola’s basins offer a library rich with 2D and 3D seismic data, however, more data is required to support exploration efforts.

Ross Compton, Director: Global Policy, Energeo Alliance, stated that, “The exploration industry is making energy possible for the world. Africa needs energy for industrialization, the movement of goods and people and climate resilience. We believe that through collaboration both within Africa and Angola is very bright and EnerGeo Alliance is ready to partner…”

Verner Ayukegba, Vice President, AEC, emphasized the wealth of opportunities that are available across Angola’s oil and gas industry, underscoring that investing in Angola has never been more attractive.

https://www.worldoil.com/news/2024/7/9/29-exploration-blocks-up-for-grabs-in-angola-including-first-ever-marginal-fields/

Also, the particular standard of housing that some native people living on their ancestral land have appears to be one they want. They prefer to live in a more traditional way, so what might be a problem for you or me is okay to them.

That said, obviously there is a problem with equity in that country, but seeing how some live on their land doesn't necessarily reflect those issues.

There are remote areas of Australia that are like remote areas in Canada and Alaska. Those places never got built up much because there wasn't a reason, and some places are raw or almost raw desert (not like Vegas or Phoenix) where building makes no sense.

Some (really ALL) of the land also belongs to native people who have no interest in building a city right over their heritage.

There's no way this is true.

But, if someone grows up in a very religious, conservative home, they may have beliefs about intimacy that have a negative impact. Some women may have other issues that impact intimacy and relationships. Frankly, many women may just be orgasming with someone other than their spouse/partner. And of course there's probably a substantial amount that are basically on the DL in sham marriages, so they're orgasming...with someone's wife. lol

He needs to accept that he cannot have a serious relationship with this woman. He's way too young. And she's probably still involved with the children's father.

I'm confused. In this thread, you say men are spraying money. In the other thread, you say they ignore you.

essentialone:
OP Please change the topic to

Why Do Some Men Avoid Dating Chubby or Plus-sized ladies?

Why does she need to change the title?

Most men want a thick woman, which is a pretty big size/weight range. There is also a substantial amount that straight up like very overweight girls, but very overweight girls with curves. There's a minority that like slim thick women. I think there's an even smaller minority that likes obese women. Thick, very overweight, and obese are not the same thing. Pic 1 is obese. Pic 2 is very overweight.

If you want to look at this in terms of health, this chart can give you a general idea of where you are: