Wow, I had no idea this "country" existed. Today's fun fact.

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Quoted: POLOKWANE, South Africa (AP) -- Jacob Zuma, a populist whose career survived rape and corruption charges, was elected leader of the governing African National Congress on Tuesday, putting him into position to become South Africa's next president.

very disturbing. not sure what to think about all of this.

interesting way to combat tardiness

Seems like an interesting biography

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this happens in the caribbean, too.

Quoted: If you are in Sudan it is a 'missed call'. In Ethiopia it is a 'miskin' or a 'pitiful' call. In other parts of Africa it is a case of 'flashing', 'beeping' or in French-speaking areas 'bipage'.

cornell now opening a degree program in ethiopia

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Interesting perspective from a Nigerian about the west trying to "save Africa."

Quoted: Last fall, shortly after I returned from Nigeria, I was accosted by a perky blond college student whose blue eyes seemed to match the "African" beads around her wrists.

a friend in zambia is helping out with this project

Quoted: Tribal Textiles produce unique hand-painted traditional and contemporary fabrics in Mfuwe, Zambia