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Re: Facts About Africa by pmc01(op): 11:22am On Apr 10, 2015
kuuljay:
I thought okonjo said naija has the fastest growing economy in africahuh huh huh
Her indices might be different. Just saying.
Re: Facts About Africa by M4gunners: 11:23am On Apr 10, 2015
Oboy Robert Mugabe don carri all the award.
Re: Facts About Africa by pmc01(op): 11:24am On Apr 10, 2015
MAYOWAAK:
Gambia is not the smallest country in Africa.The smallest is the island nation of Seychelles.Nonetheless quite informative.They should have added the proviso "smallest in mainland Africa".
Thanks for the useful tidbit.
Re: Facts About Africa by medamillion(m): 11:24am On Apr 10, 2015
pmc01:
FACTS ABOUT AFRICA

1. The Gambia has only one university.

2. Equatorial Guinea is Africa’s only spanish speaking country.

3. South Africa is the most visited African country.

4. Nigeria has the richest Black people in Africa.

5. Samuel Eto’o is the highest paid Footballer of all time, he received about
£350,000 weekly in Russia in 2011.

6. A person from Botswana is called a Motswana, the plural is Batswana.

7. A person from Lesotho is called a Mosotho.

8. A person from Niger is called a Nigerien.

8. A person from Burkina Faso is called a Burkinabe.

9. Nigeria has won more football cups than England.

10. Zimbabwe’s President, Robert Gabriel Mugabe is the world’s most
educated President with 7 degrees, two of them are Masters.

11. Al-Ahly of Egypt is the richest club in Africa.

12. Didier Drogba is Chelsea’s highest goalscorer in European competition.

13. Johannesburg, South Africa is the most visited city in Africa.

14. Zinedine Zidane wanted to play for Àlgeria, but the selector rejected him, saying they are already many
players like him in the team.

15. President Jacob Zuma was given a special award by Fifa for refereeing
on Robben Island during his years as a political prisoner.

16. President Robert Mugabe was jailed for 11 years for fighting for freedom.

17. President Robert Mugabe is Africa’s oldest Head of State and the world’s second oldest Head of State.
He was born in 1924.

18. The Seychelles are the most educated Africans. Seychelles’ literacy
rates (Adult: 92%, Youth: 99%) Zimbabwe is 2nd (Adult: 91.2%,Youth: 99%).

19. Rwanda is a better country for gender equality than England and USA.

20. Somalia got its first ATM on October 7, 2014.

21. South Africa has the most Grammy award winners in Africa.

22. Ethiopia has the most airports in Africa.

23. Ethiopia’s economy is growing faster than China’s.

24. Eritrea’s President, Isaias Afwerki is the least richest President in Africa.

25. Ethiopia is Africa’s oldest independent country, it has existed for over 3,000 years without being colonised.

26. Haile Selassie 1 was the 225th and last Emperor of Ethiopia.

27. Nigeria has the most monarchs in the world.

28. Angola has more Portuguese speakers than Portugal.

29. President Jose Eduardo Dos Santos has ruled Angola since 1979.

30. President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo is Africa’s longest serving
Head of State. He has ruled Equatorial Guinea since August 3, 1979 when he overthrew his uncle, Francisco Nguema. His son, Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue is his Vice President and will succeed him if he
resigns. He started ruling Dos Santo

31. George Weah of Liberia is the first man to win World, European and African footballer of the year in the same year.

32. Swaziland is the only remaining absolute mornach in the world.

33. The Gambia is the smallest country in Africa followed by Swaziland.

34. King Sobhuza ll of Swaziland took the longest time in reigning
Swaziland, 62 years as he was crowned in 1921 and died in August 1982 at
the age of 83 years.

34.1. King Sobhuza II of swaziland, married 70 wives, who gave him 210
children between 1920 and 1970.

35. Zimbabwe is the only country in the world were almost everyone was a
billionaire at one point.
PPP

https://m.facebook.com/Africa2point0/photos/a.330177397056909.73391.293500594057923/813837598690884/?type=1&refid=52&__tn__=C

cc: Lalasticlala
Wow! This is what I call AMAZING. Thanks Op
Re: Facts About Africa by pmc01(op): 11:25am On Apr 10, 2015
M4gunners:
Oboy Robert Mugabe don carri all the award.
You can say that again. I used to think he was semi-literate. Education is indeed golden.
Re: Facts About Africa by Odunharry(m): 11:26am On Apr 10, 2015
also add Al ahly is the most successful club in the world
Re: Facts About Africa by pmc01(op): 11:26am On Apr 10, 2015
medamillion:
Wow! This is what I call AMAZING. Thanks Op
My pleasure sir. It wowed me too and I learned greatly from the piece.
Re: Facts About Africa by Zellie: 11:27am On Apr 10, 2015
Interesting!! Robert Mugabe is a badass though cool
Re: Facts About Africa by afm4ever(m): 11:33am On Apr 10, 2015
nna oburo small tino
Re: Facts About Africa by hotgunz(m): 11:33am On Apr 10, 2015
ZuzuMan:
Their currency was so bastardized to the extend that their Central Bank introduced a Billion Zimbabwean dollar bill !!! That can not even buy you a bag of rice! grin grin grin grin
woah thanks man
Re: Facts About Africa by Mrbigman1(m): 11:34am On Apr 10, 2015
Interesting.

Am the only person in warri without a girl friend
Re: Facts About Africa by pmc01(op): 11:37am On Apr 10, 2015
Occurstaem:
*spread mat*
I'm just here to know more about Africa.
Modified:

@pmc01 . Please I don't get it. Then what of Morocco,Saudi Arabia. e.t.c. ?
And this Obiang & son, na only them waka come.
Countries that still practise absolute monarchy system include- Vatican City, Brunei, SWAZILAND, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar. Note that Swaziland remains the only African country remaining on that list.

Morocco has switched to Constitutional Monarchy from Absolute Monarchy.

Please check http://m.timesofindia.com/india/Learning-with-the-Times-7-nations-still-under-absolute-monarchy/articleshow/3692953.cms for more.
Re: Facts About Africa by pmc01(op): 11:39am On Apr 10, 2015
Mrbigman1:
Interesting.

Am the only person in warri without a girl friend
Please visit the dating and meet-up zone/section. grin
Re: Facts About Africa by Maghan37: 11:40am On Apr 10, 2015
Nice one!!! I really learnt a lot. Keep up the good work.
Re: Facts About Africa by Koolking(m): 11:40am On Apr 10, 2015
pmc01:
Point 1: Maybe the people travel out of the country to study.

Point 2: For now, I suppose it's still remains so, till someone else surpasses that. Your projection remains a forecast.

Point 3: Maybe those in Portugal have adopted foreign languages more.

Conclusion: Cheers!
1. Perhaps

2. Yes, was mere forecast, while my concern was "of all time".

3. Too incredible to be credible

Cheers bro
Re: Facts About Africa by allanphash7(m): 11:41am On Apr 10, 2015
somalia just got ATM last year?


chai



those people go don suffer for bank oo

kudos to u op for the information
Re: Facts About Africa by gold360(m): 11:41am On Apr 10, 2015
adeoladrg:
I'm sorry sir.. It's election fever.
lol
Re: Facts About Africa by OkikiOluwa1(m): 11:45am On Apr 10, 2015
That point number 14 is a big loss.
How can Algeria miss out on Zidane
passionate88:
What's the population of Gambia?
them no reach Lagos size!
Re: Facts About Africa by AlPicapcI(m): 11:48am On Apr 10, 2015
sweet!! i love current/historical affairs. Thanks.
Re: Facts About Africa by Mrbigman1(m): 11:54am On Apr 10, 2015
pmc01:
Please visit the dating and meet-up zone/section. grin
Oga, am giving a world fact.

Is it not amazing to read?
Re: Facts About Africa by Xcozee(m): 11:58am On Apr 10, 2015
BornSad:
I posted this not so long ago, it never saw front page. Now, someone has copied and pasted and ......... anyway, such is life. .....
Change that your username 'bornsad'...to maybe 'bornhappy'...and I bet u, u ll make it not just on nairaland but in ur entire life! Cheers#
Re: Facts About Africa by holatin(m): 11:58am On Apr 10, 2015
farem:
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Masquerade, get your Use of English right first before you 'bomb' all of us. Physician, heal thyself!
are you done ranting ?
you get my message or not ?

if yes, why disturb yourself with my uncensored post.
if no, you need a brain transplant asap
Re: Facts About Africa by pmc01(op): 12:02pm On Apr 10, 2015
adeoladrg:
I'm sorry sir.. It's election fever.
Sure, I understand. I only want you to please take it easy, for the sake of your health and personal safety. I personally don't have a stake in the elections. I hope I didn't come across too harsh? My apologies.
Re: Facts About Africa by pmc01(op): 12:04pm On Apr 10, 2015
Xcozee:
Change that your username 'bornsad'...to maybe 'bornhappy'...and I bet u, u ll make it not just on nairaland but in ur entire life! Cheers#
Methinks he might need to see a psychologist and open up on whatever prompted him to use that name. It doesn't seem it's just for fun. There might be a story behind it.
Re: Facts About Africa by pmc01(op): 12:05pm On Apr 10, 2015
AlPicapcI:
sweet!! i love current/historical affairs. Thanks.
My pleasure.
Re: Facts About Africa by farem: 12:06pm On Apr 10, 2015
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holatin:
are you done ranting ?
you get my message or not ?

if yes, why disturb yourself with my uncensored post.
if no, you need a brain transplant asap
I did not mean it to pain you this way! Sorry pls.
Re: Facts About Africa by pmc01(op): 12:06pm On Apr 10, 2015
allanphash7:
somalia just got ATM last year?


chai



those people go don suffer for bank oo

kudos to u op for the information
Thank you sir. And kudos to the original compiler(s).
Re: Facts About Africa by pmc01(op): 12:07pm On Apr 10, 2015
Mrbigman1:
Oga, am giving a world fact.

Is it not amazing to read?
cheesy
Re: Facts About Africa by holatin(m): 12:11pm On Apr 10, 2015
farem:
[color=#000099][/color]

I did not mean it to pain you this way! Sorry pls.
run along kid
Re: Facts About Africa by Williamso(m): 12:11pm On Apr 10, 2015
TheFilmmaker:
Una too love to mumu each other.

Due to Mugabe's inaction against allegations, several scandals have come to light through the years. Zimbabwe is considered one of the most corrupt nations in the world, ranking 163rd out of 176 countries on the latest Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index. The organization also estimated that Zimbabwean officials received nearly $2 billion through corruption in 2012, rivalling the economically much larger South Africa and Nigeria.

Mugabe's critics accuse him of conducting a "reign of terror" and being an "extremely poor role model" for the continent, whose "transgressions are unpardonable". In solidarity with the April 2007 general strike called by the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU), British Trades Union Congress general secretary Brendan Barber said of Mugabe's regime: "Zimbabwe's people are suffering from Mugabe's appalling economic mismanagement, corruption, and brutal repression. They are standing up for their rights, and we must stand with them." Lela Kogbara, Chair of ACTSA (Action for Southern Africa) similarly has said: "As with every oppressive regime women and workers are left bearing the brunt. Please join us as we stand in solidarity with the people of Zimbabwe in their struggle for peace, justice and freedom".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Mugabe#Criticism_and_opposition

That is your most educated Mugabe. I am waiting for someone to come and tell me Sanni Abacha also had three hundred degrees.

Nigerians, quantifying certificates with intelligence to rule.
Now aren't you guilty of the bolded? OP succinctly stated that Mugabe is the most EDUCATED president. He in no way stated he is the most intelligent, and also did not define any correlation between both. Now, while his leadership/rulership qualities are despicable (by many standards), he is by all means a well educated man.
No offense, but I think you have comprehension issues with the writeup...
Re: Facts About Africa by yorugam(f): 12:13pm On Apr 10, 2015
[quote author=passionate88 post=32552972]What's the population of Gambia?[/quote

Gambia has a population of about 1.6 million. with only two presidents since they got independence in 1965. the first president ruled for 30 years and the second has marked his twenty years in july 2014.

it has seven ethnic groups and its referred to as the smiling coast of Africa because of sandy beaches and good and accomodating people.

oh lest i forget, it is surrounded by Senegal on three sides and by the atlantic ocean on the fourth side.

dnt ask me how i know, its because i am a GAMBIAN!
Re: Facts About Africa by pmc01(op): 12:13pm On Apr 10, 2015
Dyt:
Hmmmmm
Interesting in a way
No wonder Mugabe wants to die there
cheesy cheesy
Probably pushing love for country beyond acceptable limits.

From what I've observed of him, he seems to be scared of the West indirectly taking charge of his country's affairs and manipulating it unfavorably afterwards. The fate that might befall him after office is probably another factor; we know how he runs his mouth without caution most times.
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