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Judy Evans @JudyEv (382326) • Rockingham, Australia 28 May

I read somewhere today that Africa spans four hemispheres – north, south, east and west. I didn’t really know about east and west hemispheres but it seems the Western Hemisphere lies west of the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) and...

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Our Neighbours Uganda had their president sworn in for a 7th term

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3481) • Eldoret, Kenya 13 May

I am a proud African, almost independent of any leadership as I am mostly self-reliant in terms of basic needs. I mean I hardly expect food, shelter and clothing from our government. Healthcare is scandalous and amenities are...

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French eying East Africa after rejection in West Africa?

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3481) • Eldoret, Kenya 13 May

Having keenly followed the recent Forward Africa Summit held in Nairobi, Kenya where the French leader Macron was a key person, I tend to believe France is serious in building strong and lasting relations with East African states....

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Those who voted against or abstain from voting lave trade as worst crime against humanity

Emmanuel Adelakun @ogbenishyna44 (1753) 30 Mar

Its kind of interesting to see how countries voted recently when the United Nations declared the slave trade against black people as the greatest crime against humanity. America voted against it, while European countries who are...

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17.03.26 Did the Baby Hyena deserve to be killed?

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3481) • Eldoret, Kenya 17 Mar

An occurrence has been reported in the suburbs of Nairobi. A hyena and her baby strayed from a park near the city of Nairobi here in Kenya. The two accessed residential areas and the mother hyena attacked a man heading to work...

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Reprieve to poor Africans as Dubai property of their corrupt leaders is bombed

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3481) • Eldoret, Kenya 16 Mar

Many poor Africans whose leaders have looted their economies to invest in Dubai have had the last laugh after Iran bombed almost 60% of their properties. The corrupt leaders are now crying foul and hoping the war ends soon. What...

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Is Russia running out of soldiers to fight Ukraine?

Emmanuel Adelakun @ogbenishyna44 (1753) 24 Feb

I saw something interesting online recently, claiming that Russia is running out of soldiers to fight Ukraine and that is the reason they are recruiting soldiers from other countries. Aside North Korea, the country seems to be...

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China ends tariffs on African products- Will America do the same?

Emmanuel Adelakun @ogbenishyna44 (1753) 16 Feb

It appears African countries will be the bride of world super powers as China decides to end tariffs on most goods from Africa. President Trump had earlier increase tariffs on African exports which has had serious negative impact...

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US Rejects Uganda Apology

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3481) • Eldoret, Kenya 31 Jan

An army general in Uganda recently posted a tweet that did not go well with the US. In retaliation, the US threatened of sanctions. What we all know is that no African Country can stand without aid from the outside world,...

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Happy November

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3481) • Eldoret, Kenya 4 Nov

It is 4th November and this is my first post of the month. I hope my friends are well. I also hope your Halloween went on well. Here in Kenya, we hardly celebrate Halloween but I like watching Halloween movies. Well, I can attest...

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92 year old African president seeking an 8th term

Emmanuel Adelakun @ogbenishyna44 (1753) 23 Aug

His name is Paul Biya, the president of Cameroon. He is 92 years old with a fragile body and many health challenges but refused to step down from office. Since he assumed office, he has made his people poorer with very few...

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Kenya Beat Democratic Repubic of Congo 1-0 in CHAN games

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3481) • Eldoret, Kenya 4 Aug

Yesterday, I was thrilled when our national team beat DRC's national team 1-0 in the on going CHAN games on Sunday 03.08.2025. CHAN games are football matches organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) played among...

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Why is America dumping deported criminals from other continents to Africa

Emmanuel Adelakun @ogbenishyna44 (1753) 20 Jul

Aside the rejection of hundreds of Venezuelan deportees to Nigeria, there has been reports of criminals from Cuba, Jamaica, Yemen, and Laos into many countries of Africa. This is a very bad decision by the Trump's government and...

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Why do some African leaders seek Medical help in Europe when they can build hospitals in Africa?

Emmanuel Adelakun @ogbenishyna44 (1753) 20 Jul

The immediate past president of Nigeria just passed away in a private hospital in London after wasting billions on hospitals that never functioned back hope. The corruption is so bad in many African countries that it becomes...

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80-year old Ugandan president wants to run for presidency again after rulling for 40 years

Emmanuel Adelakun @ogbenishyna44 (1753) 4 Jul

What is the problem with many African leaders? They just want to remain in power forever, knowing that their health cannot withstand the rigours of such a position at that age. President Museveni of Uganda has governed his country...

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Billionaire told his wives they will lose their inheritance if they remarry after his death

Emmanuel Adelakun @ogbenishyna44 (1753) 19 Jun

Strange things will never cease to happen especially in Africa. A billionaire instructed his lawyer to remove any of his wives who remarries after his passing, from his will. This was seen by many as share wickedness. Does that...

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A country with 10 million out of school children in Africa

Emmanuel Adelakun @ogbenishyna44 (1753) 12 Jun 25

Poverty is forcing many kids out of school especially in countries in Africa. In Nigeria for instance, there are more than 10 million out of school children roaming the streets, sometimes hawking food to sell and get some money...

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why do people in Africa keep investing in Ponzi schemes after scams?

Emmanuel Adelakun @ogbenishyna44 (1753) 1 Jun 25

Every year, you hear stories of ponzi schemes shutting down and dissappearing with investors funds in many parts of Africa . What amuses me most is how these schemes keep appearing year after year and people keep putting their...

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Foreign National Killed in Presidential Motorcade, Nairobi

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3481) • Eldoret, Kenya 14 Mar 25

A foreigner was hit and killed on the spot by one of the cars in Kenya's presidential motorcade that was speeding within the country's capital, Nairobi. Eyewitnesses described the incident as harrowing as the seemingly old...

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AFRICANS NEED GREAT LEADERS

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3481) • Eldoret, Kenya 21 Jun 24

I am proud African though from one of the poorest countries. Poverty of Africans id greatly attributed to greed and poor leadership. There are claims that colonialism contributed to our poverty but I tend to believe that...

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