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| Politics / Political Repression In Africa: Why African Leaders Are Censoring The Media by ElectorAlexande: 3:01pm On Nov 05, 2021 |
Mass Media plays a very quintessential role in governance, infact in some parlance, it is often referred to as the fourth arm of government. From inception, It has been an effective tool for disseminating relevant information about governance and bridging the gap between government and the people, which to a very large extent is the core of democracy: freedom of expression. The Global Center for Democracy and Government Bureau, 1999 further unfolds the foregoing thus; “the role of media in a democracy is it ensures that citizens make responsible, informed choices rather than acting out of ignorance or misinformation, secondly information serves a ‘checking function’ by ensuring that elected representatives uphold their oaths of office and carry out the wishes of those who elected them”. Basically, It solidifies the relationship necessary for growth. The importance of the mass media therefore cannot be over-emphasized. In Africa, as the Ghanian UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan said when discussing African media during his term, “if information and knowledge and central to democracy, they are conditions for development,” another cogent role of African media is the onus to stand in and illuminate the rightful image of Africa since the outside coverage “continue to be little short of abysmal.” (Martin 334). Nevertheless, the emergence of social media and its ability to reach and impact a vast number of people has influenced a lot of outcomes in political events, and the ........................................................ Continue reading @ https://www.thepurplearchives.com/2021/11/political-repression-in-africa-why.html
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| Politics / Thiaroye Massacre: When French Forces Killed French West African Troop by ElectorAlexande: 4:36pm On Mar 22, 2021 |
The Thiaroye Massacre is a little-known history of how French forces opened fire on their fellow fighters who had helped them liberate France after it was captured by Nazi Germany. The massacre took place on 1st December 1944 in Senegal and it led to the death of over 300 French West African troops, though the French government has continued to underplay the number of dead to 30 to 35 veterans. The regiment was known as the Tirailleurs Senegalais (Senegalese sharpshooters) whose troops were recruited from Guinea, Mali, Senegal, Chad, Benin, Gabon, Central African Republic, Togo, Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast. About 17,000 of these men died in the defence of France from Nazi occupation a lot of them were captured and suffered terribly at the hands of racist Germans. The former prisoners of war, who have been freed from Nazi camps, were taken to a holding facility in Thiaroye, which is located on the outskirts of Dakar Senegal's capital. The crime of the soldiers was simply demanding equal pay with their fellow white soldiers and also demanding ..................................................... Continue reading @ https://www.thepurplearchives.com/2021/03/thiaroye-massacre-when-french-forces.html
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| Foreign Affairs / Uighurs In China: What Is Really Happening by ElectorAlexande: 5:01pm On Mar 06, 2021 |
There have been calls that genocide is ongoing in China's Xinjiang region. A region with a considerable number of Muslims who make up of majority ethnic group along with a Han minority population. But before we go down into details on the ongoing crisis is in Xinjiang Province against the Uighurs it's important they will understand the history and how it all started. So who are the Uighurs, they are a turkey minority ethnic group that have cultural affiliation with the general region of East Asia and Central Asia. Officially recognized as one of the 35 ethnic minority groups in China the Uighurs resides in the Xinjiang autonomous region in Northwest China with a population of over 12 million people living there. Though the ethnic group can be found in Kazakhstan, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan and Jordan hosting a considerable number of the population. The history of the Uighurs in China and the conflict can be traced back to the Manchu Qing Dynasty westward extension which took over Tibet, Xinjiang and Mongolia. The Westward advancement incorporated a lot of ethnic group groups into China which resulted in ethnic disagreement between.............................................. Continue reading @ https://www.thepurplearchives.com/2021/03/uyghurs-in-china-what-is-really.html
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| Foreign Affairs / Muslim Brotherhood - Roles In Africa by ElectorAlexande: 10:35pm On Oct 27, 2020 |
Muslim Brotherhood or the Society of the Muslim Brothers (also known as the Ikhwan), was established in Egypt by Hassan al-Banna in 1928. The new organization stressed community, games, and healthful pursuits. Although al-Banna denied it, some alleged that the brotherhood was patterned on the YMCA, which had opened branches in several Arab countries, including Egypt. Born in 1906 in a lower-middle-class family, al-Banna was influenced by Sufi orders and took an active role in school activities. He attended school at Dar al ‘Ulum and taught at a government school in Ismailia, where the brotherhood began. A good speaker, al-Banna visited mosques and began to attract youthful members to his new organization. The organization, divided into cells with an individual leader, had a gradation of members who advanced by passing examinations. Periodically, leaders would convene at congresses to coordinate programs. Women’s sub-branches were also established. During the 1930s and 1940s, like other political forces in Egypt, such as the Wafd Party with its Blue Shirts and fascist Young Egypt with its Green Shirts, the Brotherhood also had a secret paramilitary force. Read more: Why Russia don’t have any African colonies The Ikhwan sought to eradicate all foreign influences. It had pan-Islamic aims and ultimately gained a following outside Egypt, especially among Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, and in Syria and Jordan. The brotherhood advocated the unifications ..................... Continue reading @ https://www.thepurplearchives.com/2021/04/muslim-brotherhood-role-in-africa.html
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| Foreign Affairs / Why Didn't Russia Have Any African Colonies by ElectorAlexande: 6:05pm On Sep 15, 2020 |
Russia is the one of biggest Empire in the world and still maintain the largest land mass till date but never had any colonies in any part of Africa unlike other European who scramble to acquire what is left of Africa and almost went to war on a property that wasn’t their own. The British quest to block the Russia from expanding southward into India led to their Great Game plan which played out well, that’s if Russians ever intended to expand southward at the first place. There have some claims that Russia came late to colonization more like that Germans but could they be right or wrong, well that’s what we are about to find out, the reasons why Russia didn’t have any Africa colonies. Though I would like to note that Russia may not have had any colonies in Africa but they expanded westward and eastward, also neo-colonized their neighbor so they shouldn’t be clear from the list of imperialist and blood thirsty colonialist. The reasons why the Russian never had colonies in Africa could be credited to either one or both of the points below: While the Portuguese, British, French and Spanish etc were on their way to acquire land far from home and across the seas and oceans discovering new lands and people to trade the Russians were ..................................................................... Continue reading @ https://www.thepurplearchives.com/2020/09/why-russia-don-have-any-african-colonies.html
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| Foreign Affairs / 10 Interesting Facts About Mauritius, Number 9 Will Surprise You! by ElectorAlexande: 10:30pm On Aug 06, 2020 |
Mauritius is an island country off the coast of continental African and it’s situated in the Indian Ocean. The country is made up of the island of Mauritius, Rodrigues, Agalega and St. Brandon with some islands claimed by Mauritius. The country is one of the many countries colonized by the British, which independence was achieved on 12 of March 1968. Below are 10 interesting facts about Mauritius: 1. Mauritius is the only country in Africa hosting the highest Hindus worshipers. The largest practiced religion in the island is Hinduism which may be as a result of its closeness and strategic location to Indian traders. 2. Mauritius was initially a Ditch possession in 1598 for over a century before it was abandoned in 1710. French took control of the Island in 1715 before ceding it to the British in 1814. It should be noted that the Portuguese had a presence in the Island around 1505 which a ship stop was established for their spice trade. 3. The Island country of Mauritius has no official language enacted into law or written in any official document of the country. Moreover, English is used to run the government, business environment and the courts. French is often widely spoken and used in Newspapers and Literatures, but the Creole is the lingua franca of the Island. 4. The Island was named after a Dutch Prince, the name Mauritius was obtained from Prince Maurits Van Nassau, the ruler of Dutch Republic. 5. The population density in Mauritius is the highest in Africa and among the highest in the world. 6. The British Monarch was the Head of State of Mauritius even after independence up till 1992 when a constitutional amendment came into effect and Mauritius was proclaimed.................................... Continue reading @ https://www.thepurplearchives.com/2020/08/10-interesting-facts-about-mauritius.html
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| Foreign Affairs / Nyasaland - Malawi : The Orange Journal by ElectorAlexande: 7:37pm On Jun 16, 2020 |
Nyasaland was a British protectorate located in Africa was established in 1907. It is a former British Protectorate that is presently Malawi. Modern-day Tanzania, Lake Nyasa, Mozambique, and Zambia all form a part of the border of Nyasaland. The inhabitants of Nyasaland can be traced to some ethnic groups including the Yoas, Chewa, The Lowes, Tonga, The Tumbuka, and the Ngoni. The area has been inhabited for about 12,000 years prior to the arrival of the Europeans and was first visited by Europeans when the Portuguese adventurer Gaspar Bocarro sailed to Africa around 1492. In 1859, a Scottish Missionary David Livingston arrived on the shores of the lake and named it Lake Nyasa and called on other missionaries to come to Africa and fight off the slave trade on the continent. European trade station was built in 1884 at Karonga in the Northeastern part of the territory by the African Lakes Company which was owned primarily by Glasgow Traders. As the quest to acquire more possession in Africa increased, the Shire Highlands Protectorate in 1889 was transferred to a Protectorate of the Crown. The protectorate also witnessed a period of a name change from Nyasaland District in 1891, to the British Central African Protectorate in 1893, and the Nyasaland Protectorate which it bore till its independence from the United Kingdom in 1964. Nyasaland like every other African nation resented the British rule and in 1915 it revolted. The revolt was led by John Chilembwe against the British Government in Nyasaland but it was..................................................... Continue reading@ https://www.thepurplearchives.com/2020/05/nyasaland-malawi-orange-journal.html[quote][/quote]
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| Foreign Affairs / 10 Interesting Facts About Djibouti: 9 And 10 Will Surprise You by ElectorAlexande: 2:24am On Apr 24, 2020 |
Djibouti is one of the five Africa countries that are located in the horn of Africa in East Africa, it is a multi-ethnic country with at least more than 921,804 people. It was colonized by the French and share a border with the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea to the East, Eritrea to the North, Ethiopia in the South and West and Somalia in the Southeast. Aside what you may have heard about Djibouti, here are the 10 Interesting facts about Djibouti you may not know: 1. It is the eight the smallest country in the whole of Africa and ranks third in mainland Africa with it landmass of 23.200 km2. 2. It is home to the foreign military base in Africa, due to its strategic location in the African continent, United State, France, Italy, even Japan, and China also have military bases in the country. 3. It was formerly known as French Somaliland from 1896-1967 and French Territory of the Afars and Issas from 1967 – 1977, on 27 June when independence was achieved from France they took the State of Djibouti as its official name. 4. Djibouti is primarily inhabited by the Somali and Afar people with the Somali being the majority. 5. The Lake Assal in Djibouti is one of the saltiest lakes in the world, even saltier than the Dead Sea. 6. The official language of the people is French and Arabic but other indigenous languages are widely spoken among the natives like Afar and Somali. 7. It also serves as an important pathway from North America and Europe to the Indian Ocean through the Suez Canal. 8. Djibouti City is the name of the capital city and it has a port that serves landlocked Ethiopia. Continue reading @ https://www.thepurplearchives.com/2020/04/10-interesting-facts-about-djibouti.html
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| Foreign Affairs / Rif War Of 1911-1927 - Know Your History!!! by ElectorAlexande: 2:44am On Apr 20, 2020 |
For centuries Spain controlled the mountainous areas from Ceuta to Melilla in northern Morocco. In March 1912 Sultan Mulai Hafid signed a treaty in which he recognized a French protectorate over Morocco. The French and Spanish then negotiated the Treaty of Fez; Spain would continue to control the mountainous areas of the Rif in the east and the Jibala in the west. France would control the rest of Morocco, and the Rif Mountains would serve as the border between the two protectorates. When Spain began moving troops into the region, it caused unrest among the peoples of the Rif, who were used to living independently under the rule of the sultan. Two Berbers from the largest tribe in northern Morocco united all the tribes against the Spanish into what became the Rif War of 1917–27. Muhammad Ibn Abd el-Krim el-Khatabi, also known as Abd el-Krim, became the leader of the revolt. Abd el-Krim was the eldest son of a qadi who received an education superior to that available to most in the Rif. His younger brother M'hommad became his chief adviser and commander of the Rif army. Abd el-Krim was appointed chief qadi in the Melilla region and quickly became an important figure in the administration of the Spanish zone. He also was an editor for El Telegrama del Rif, where he took anti-French stances during World War I, for which he was imprisoned in 1917. After being released from.... Continue reading @ https://www.thepurplearchives.com/2020/04/rif-war-1911-1927-orange-journal.html
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| Politics / Re: Closed by ElectorAlexande: 10:45am On Apr 12, 2020 |
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| Culture / Akure-benin War Of 1818 by ElectorAlexande: 8:53pm On Apr 01, 2020 |
The Akure - Benin war started in 1818. It was a means for the Benin Empire to regain the territory and enforce the payment of tribute. Akure has stopped paying tribute to the Empire and was ready to defend its regained freedom, so it put up a defensive strategy against the Benin Empire. To acquire the lost territory, the Benin Empire sent out their top war commanders, Ezomo, the Ologbosere, Imaran, Imadiyi, and Oyodo. With more advance and powerful military, the Benin Armies were able to subdue the Akure revolt. After a successful campaign, the two generals, Ezomo and Ologbosere, died on their way to Benin. It is believed that they died in active service. The successes in the war can also be credited to mercenaries from Ikeres in.............. Continue reading @ https://www.thepurplearchives.com/2020/04/akure-benin-war-of-1818.html
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| Foreign Affairs / What Is Left Of Monarchy In Africa by ElectorAlexande: 1:34am On Mar 30, 2020 |
The African continent is made up of fifty-five countries which forty-seven of them are a republic, and three monarchies, the three remaining monarchies in Africa are Lesotho, Morroco, and Eswatini, two in Southern Africa and the other one in North Africa. Eswatini Eswatini is the only absolute Moonachie in Africa where the head of state and government is the king of Eswatini, King Mswati III. Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland is a country in Southern Africa that is a confederation of African tribes. The present location of the Swazi people was made possible by Chief Ngwane III when he moved his tribes and unite with other African tribes. Absolute monarchy was in 1973, Sobhuza III abolished the Constitution and declared himself absolute ruler. Some constitutional reform was introduced to allow for democratic participation in 1998 after the adoption of a new constitution, but, in practice, absolute monarchy remains prominent in the administration of the country. Morroco Morroco is a former French colony and is located in the northwestern region of Africa. It is a constitutional democracy, and the King has some limited power like chairing the Supreme Council of the Ulema, charged with maintaining Moroccan Islam, as well as the Supreme Court, he is also an active member of the cabinet of Morocco, having the power to remove a minister and set the government agenda, he also chairs the Security Council which oversees the military. Morocco got her independence in the year 1956 with Sultan Mohammad Ben Youssef taking the title of King Mohammad V. The present monarch of Morocco is ................................ finish reading @ https://www.thepurplearchives.com/2020/03/what-is-left-of-monarchy-in-africa.html
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| Literature / Chinua Achebe: An Icon Beyond Nobel Laureate Award by ElectorAlexande: 1:46am On Nov 16, 2019 |
Chinua Achebe has made a name for himself in the literary space and has laid a landmark only a few writers can match his prolific output and prowess in capturing and probating an image of Africa is beyond remarks. Lately, there has been a lot of contemplation on his echelon in the literary space - why he wasn't able to clinch the Nobel Laureate in his shelf of awards. As Paul Samuel son posit; the dream of any scholar comes through by this award, The Nobel Laureate. Alfred Nobel's will in (1895) had it that the award was intended for the person who in the literary field, had produced 'the most outstanding work in a direction' one could easily conclude that Chinua Achebe and a plethora of writers like Graham Greene haven't fallen short of this criterium. Peter Jazzy Ezeh writes that Chinua Achebe and Graham Greene could have been omitted for the award due to their constant commitment in their support of the oppressed rather than the interest of the the interest of the big powers (the former especially in his pursuit of BIAFRA). Various opinions have also perceived that those who receive the price lately haven't really done much to deserve it. Elfriede Jelinek (Austrian 2004) who herself felt she didn't deserve it ( a member of the Academy resigned in protest of the award) or is it Claude Simon the French writer whom ( the permanent secretary of the Swedish Academy - givers of the award) answered in an interview that he only heard of the name after he-Simon Claude won the prize. Nevertheless, it would have made more weight for the stand of the Author, bit since the prize is not given posthumously, reasons, why Achebe didn't receive the award before he passes on, would still continue to be an open deliberation. However, the Nobel Laureate would not decide the best of intellectual output the world has to bequeath us... Since it is recorded that Swedes have received more prizes than Asia put together, this could spark a reply that the Nobel Laureate now has a better meaning to 'a lofty and sound idealism'. Chinualumogu Achebe has, however, earned himself much honour and reverence that has dwarfed the Nobel committee. His literary works can speak for it! https://www.historicalville.com/2019/11/chinua-achebe-icon-beyond-nobel.html?m=1 23 Likes 8 Shares
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| Foreign Affairs / Southern Rhodesia - History Of Zimbabwe by ElectorAlexande: 8:50pm On Nov 14, 2019 |
The area known as Southern Rhodesia is roughly the size of modern Zimbabwe. After the split in 1923, Southern Rhodesia became known simply as Rhodesia. Previously, in 1922, nearly 30,000 white settlers in Southern Rhodesia voted for the area to become self-governing rather than integrated into the Union of South Africa. Very soon after the annexation by the British government in 1923, Southern Rhodesia became a self-governing colony. As with Northern Rhodesia, the right to vote was tied primarily to property qualifications. While a few black Africans were elected to the assembly, the legislature was predominantly white. Also read: Northern Rhodesia - Zambia before Independence In 1930, the Southern Rhodesian Land Act was passed, excluding black Africans from owning the best farmland and creating a situation similar to the one experienced by the native people in.................... Continue reading @ https://www.thepurplearchives.com/2019/11/southern-rhodesia-history-of-colonial.html
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| Politics / Egyptian Revolution Of 1919 by ElectorAlexande: 1:43am On Nov 08, 2019 |
The revolution in Egypt broke out in March 1919 after the British arrested Sa'd Zaghlul, the leader of the Wafd Party, the leading Egyptian nationalist party, and several other Wafdists. They were then deported to Malta. The exile of these famous leaders led to student demonstrations that soon escalated into massive strikes by students, government officials, professionals, women, and transport workers. Nationalist discontent had been fueled by the protectorate established by the British at the beginning of the war, wartime shortages of essential goods, increased prices, the forced conscription of peasants as laborers for the military, and the presence of vast numbers of Western soldiers in Egypt. Within a week, all of Egypt was paralyzed by general strikes and rioting. The violence resulted, with many Egyptians and Europeans killed or injured when the British attempted to crush the demonstrations. European quarters and citizens were attacked by angry crowds who hated the special privileges and economic benefits given to foreigners. Rail and telegraph lines were cut, and students refused to attend classes. Zaghlul had worked hard in the weeks before his arrest to mold the Wafd into an efficient political party. He traveled around the countryside, gathering support and collecting money. In spite of martial law, which was imposed by the ................ Continue reading @ https://www.historicalville.com/2019/11/egyptian-revolution-of-1919.html?m=1
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| Foreign Affairs / The Boer War - Causes And Consequences by ElectorAlexande: 1:24am On Nov 04, 2019 |
The Boer War, from 1899 to 1902, was a conflict between Great Britain and the Boers, or Dutch settlers, in South Africa. The Boers were mostly farmers who had settled as early as the 18th century in South Africa. The British wanted to unify their Cape Colony and Natal colonies and the Boer republics of the Orange Free State and the South African Republic. The discovery of gold in Transvaal in 1886 led more English settlers to South Africa. These new settlers, called Uitlanders by the Boers, raised Boer concerns over the possible loss of valuable farmland to the English, who were predominantly interested in........ Continue reading @ https://www.historicalville.com/2019/11/the-boer-war-cause-and-consequences.html?m=1 1 Share
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| Politics / Omar Al-mukhtar - The Lion Of The Desert by ElectorAlexande: 12:59am On Nov 01, 2019 |
The Italians succeeded in the conquest of Libya in the year 1911, and their occupation was so unpopular among Libyans during those early years up to the second world war and Libyan Independence in 1947. One of the most famous resistance against the Italian occupation of Libya was the Sanusiya movement, which was headed by Mohammed Ibn Ali as - Senussi (1787-1859) and the most famous resistant movement under Senusiya was the one led by Omar Al- Mukhtar. Omar Al-Mukhtar, also called "The Lion of the Desert" known among the colonial Italian as Matari of the Mnifa, was the leader of the native resistance in Cyrenaica currently Eastern Libya under the Senussids against the Italian colonization of Libya. He was born on 1858 to a low-income family in the town of Zanzu near Tobruk in the region of Cyrenaica (present-day Libya), he got his early education from a local mosque before continuing his studies for ....... Continue reading @ https://www.historicalville.com/2019/10/omar-al-mukhtar-lion-of-desert.html?m=1
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| Politics / The Sacking Of AU Ambassador To US And Neo-colonialism In Africa by ElectorAlexande: 2:40am On Oct 16, 2019 |
The African Union permanent Ambassador to the United States, Dr Arikana Chihombori-Quao, was served her sack letter earlier this week because of her comment on neo-colonialism in Africa mostly by the French government on Francophone African countries. The letter was signed by the AU chairperson Musa Faki Mahamat which was dated October 7, and it will take effect from November 1, no reasonable reasons has been issued for her termination as the AU ambassador, but her recent address criticising French Neo colonialism may as well play a significant role. Her sacking has shown to our face that the economic and political independence of African countries have not been achieved and the celebration of independence is just of a show of confusion and shame by African countries, it is disheartening to hear that even our continental organisation is still a slave to western imperialism and neo-colonialism. Complete article @ https://www.historicalville.com/2019/10/sacking-of-au-ambassador-to-us-and-neo.html 1 Like 1 Share
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| Science/Technology / Edward Makuka Nkoloso: Zambia Race For Space, Moon And Mars by ElectorAlexande: 11:29pm On Oct 14, 2019 |
When John f. Kennedy gave his moon address on September 1962, and the USSR was also planning to the same, they were another country in Africa nursing the same ambition to land a man on the moon and mars before the united states, and the soviet union and the country were Zambia. Zambia is an African country in southern Africa who got her independence from the British in 1964, and the first thing on their mind was to beat the United States and the Soviet Union by landing a man on the moon as well as Mars. The Zambian Director and Founder of the Zambia National Academy of Science Space Research and Philosophy, Edward Makuka Nkoloso hoped to reach the moon before the United States and the Soviet Union in the Space race by sending a girl of 17 years old, two ................................ Continue reading @ https://www.historicalville.com/2019/10/edward-makuka-nkoloso-zambia-race-for.html
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| Foreign Affairs / Who Is Thomas Sankara? Africa's Che Guevara by ElectorAlexande: 3:43pm On Sep 23, 2019 |
Thomas Sankara was the former president of Burkina Faso (1983-1987), he is one of Africans leaders that should be remembered for being a strong advocate of Pan Africanism and a revolutionary leader. He is seen as a charismatic leader and sometimes referred to as “African’s Che Guevara.” Thomas Sankara was brought to power in 1983 when a group of revolutionaries seized power in a popularly- supported coup. At the age of 33, Thomas Sankara became the President of Upper Volta (Burkina Faso). He carried out a lot of economic, social, and political reforms in the country. He single-handedly proved that an Africa country can be self-sufficient and self-reliant. He remained the country to Burkina Faso, which means................ Continue reading @ https://www.historicalville.com/2019/09/who-is-thomas-sankara-africas-che.html?m=1
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| Foreign Affairs / 10 Things You May Not Know About Adolf Hitler by ElectorAlexande: 5:33pm On Sep 20, 2019 |
Adolf Hitler was the German Chancellor in 1933 and later Fuhrer in 1934. He led Germany to war in 1939 by invading Poland, which was met with international condemnation and it resulted to the Second World War from September 1939 till his death in April 1945. Below are 10 things you may not know about Adolf Hitler: 1. Hitler was the first European leader to stop the operation of human zoo. 2. Hollywood was afraid of losing money if they made a movie about Hitler but Charlie Chaplain did a movie mocking Hitler with his own money. 3. On October 15, 1918, During the first World War, Adolf Hitler was blinded temporarily by a mustard gas on his camp. 4. Hitler has strongly wanted to become a priest............ Continue reading @https://www.historicalville.com/2019/09/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-adolf.html?m=1
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| Politics / 10 Amazing Facts About Nigeria, You Should Know....6 & 10 Will Surprise You by ElectorAlexande: 4:06am On Sep 15, 2019 |
Nigeria is the most populated country in Africa and one of the fastest growing economy in the region, with the recent critisisms and negative reactions faced by Nigerian internationally, it should be noted that Nigerians are outstanding and smart people, below are 10 amazing facts about Nigeria, you should know: 1. Nigeria has the highest rate of private jet owners in Africa: Nigeria has a lot of private jet owners in the country who are mainly politicians, pastors and business moguls in the country, the richest black man in Africa is from Nigeria and host of man other prominent businessmen. The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) estimates that there are already up to 600 business jets in Africa. According to them, although China leads the way globally, Nigeria is the second-fastest-growing market in the world and is home to more private jets than even South Africa. 2. The Dufuna canoe is the second oldest water going vessel ever unearthed and the oldest in Africa, it is between 8 000 to 8 500 years old and was uncovered in Northern Nigeria. 3. The first Black African to win gold at the Commonwealth games and at an international sports event was Emmanuel Ifeajuna, a Nigerian high-jumper. He broke all records of the time by clearing a height of 6ft and 8in 4. When there was a coup in São Tomé and Príncipe in 2003, Nigeria restored the elected President back to power. 5. Of the 3 South African Presidents who ruled after apartheid, two of them once lived in Nigeria under asylum. Both Nelson Mandela (60s) and Thabo Mbeki (70s) lived in Nigeria before becoming President of South Africa. We gave financial support, human support, boycotted an......... Continue reading @ https://www.historicalville.com/2019/09/10-amazing-facts-about-nigeria-you.html 1 Like 1 Share
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| Crime / Crime Stats: South Africa Witness Increase In Murder And Sexual Offence by ElectorAlexande: 2:15am On Sep 13, 2019 |
Murder, sexual offences and other contact crimes rose in the past financial year, the Portfolio Committee on Police heard on Thursday. As the police presented the annual crime statistics, MPs heard that there were 21 022 murders in the 2018/19 financial year - 686 more than the previous year and an increase of 3.4%. Sexual offences increased by 4.6% to 52 420 offences - 2 312 more than the year before. There were 18 980 attempted murders - an increase of 746 cases or 4.1%. Assault with the intention to commit grievous bodily harm increased by 2.2% ......... CONTINUE READING @ https://www.historicalville.com/2019/09/crime-stats-south-africa-witness.html
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| Foreign Affairs / 15 Facts About Robert Mugabe Of Zimbabwe, 7th & 9th Facts Will Shock You by ElectorAlexande: 1:42pm On Sep 08, 2019 |
Robert Mugabe was the Prime Minister of Zimbabwe from 1980 to 1987 and then served as President from 1987 to 2017. He was a revolutionary and the longest-serving leader of Zimbabwe (Southern Rhodesia). Below are the facts about Robert Mugabe that many may not know about him: 1. Robert Gabriel Mugabe was born on 21 February 1924 in Kutama, Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe). 2. Mugabe married two wives in his lifetime, first to a Ghanaian Sally Hayfron when he was in Ghana, she died in 1992, and however, he got married to Grace Marufu in 1996. 3. He had a son with Sally Hayfron but he died at the age of 4. He has two sons and one daughter with Grace Marufu making of four children total. 4. Mugabe had a good influence on his childhood as he was supervised by a Jesuit Father O'Hea, who taught him that all people are equal and directed toward educational fulfilment. 5. After completion of his college education in St. Francis Xavier College, Katuma in 1945, he chooses the teaching profession and taught in Ghana, Southern and Northern Rhodesia. 6. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History and English at Fort Hare University in South Africa and also in 1953 he got a Bachelor OF Education through a correspondence course from South Africa. Continue reading @ https://www.historicalville.com/2019/09/15-facts-about-robert-mugabe-of-zimbabwe.html
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| Foreign Affairs / Sudan Crisis: Historic Transition To Civilian Rule In Sudan by ElectorAlexande: 10:25am On Aug 16, 2019 |
Sudan's military rulers and protest leaders on Saturday are scheduled to sign a landmark deal reached after a bloody uprising which is meant to pave the way for civilian rule. The ceremony will make official a constitutional declaration inked on August 4 between the country's Transitional Military Council and the opposition coalition of the Alliance for Freedom and Change. The deal brought an end to nearly eight months of upheaval that saw masses mobilise against president Omar al-Bashir, who was ousted in April after 30 years in power. The deal brokered by the African Union and Ethiopia was welcomed with relief by both sides, with protesters celebrating what they saw as the victory of their "revolution" and generals taking credit for averting civil war. While the compromise meets several of the protest camp's key demands, its terms leave the military with ample powers and its future civilian government with daunting challenges. With Saturday's official signing of the transitional ........... Continue reading @https://www.historicalville.com/2019/08/historic-transition-to-civilian-rule-in.html
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