"Our dreams of succeeding in all paces of human ramifications could only be achieved if we tolerate the lapses of others, understand one another and put the country over our personal interests. Some parts of other countries that decided to secede are dwindling in poverty, unemployment, human rights abuses, border wars are always aggravating. An African proverb says ‘when two brothers fight to the death, strangers inherit their wealth’; meaning that if a country sink in war, others they disrespect end-up getting their valuable resources. Despite challenges of inadequate water, fragile electricity, jutting unemployment, unequipped schools and hospitals still the level of patriotism remained firm as there are good leaders doing their best and things are improving gradually."

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"Speaking about the considerable criticism that comes his way owing to his political work, Tharoor said he was unprepared for it when he entered politics and found it quite disturbing.

“I realised I should grow a thicker skin. My boss in the UN Kofi Annan (former Secretary General) once told me a Ghanaian proverb to help counter criticism — ‘When sharks bite, do not bleed’. When my wife passed away and all kinds of things were said, I realised that if I showed my pain I would give satisfaction to those saying such things. Then I understood the meaning of the proverb,” he said."

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"Two weeks to September when the presidential campaign would commence according to the timetable released earlier by the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), some of the All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftains are still distancing themselves from the Presidential Campaign Council, (PCC). JOHNCHUKS ONUANYIM looks at the reasons behind this

A Yoruba adage that says “When people gather in a discussion room and come out with frowned faces they must have told themselves the truth, but if it was the other way round, they must have lied to themselves.”

The above situation depicts the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Special National Convention that held on June 8 that produced the APC National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as its presidential candidate.

That Convention had about 14 presidential aspirants among which included Senate President, Senator Ahmed Lawan, Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, former Senate President, Senator Ken Nnamani, Ebonyi State governor, Dave Umahi, Kogi State governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, Ekiti State governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Ameachi, Former Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Ogbonbaya Onu, former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, former Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba and former governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha."

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"S’inspirant du proverbe africain qui dit que la femme est la valeur d’un pays la valeur d’un peuple, elle a invité les femmes, présidentes d’associations et guides religieuses à justifier ledit proverbe, en s’invertissant davantage dans ces travaux en atelier.  

Les femmes de Côte d’Ivoire en général et les femmes guides religieuses en particulier ont été invitées à anticiper à toute éventuelle crise par leur participation massive à ces travaux.

 Selon Mme Simone Ayeri, le gouvernement ivoirien et ses partenaires ont, depuis la crise post-électorale, tout mis en œuvre pour renforcer de façon significative, le dynamisme de paix dans lequel notre pays est engagé. Toutefois, elle a relevé des signes de radicalisations au sein de la classe politique ivoirienne.

« Il convient de souligner que la perspective des élections en 2023 et 2025 attise les tensions. Des d’une radicalisation des messages notamment politiques ont malheureusement été notés. Des messages parfois empreints de stigmatisation et de haine pouvant fragiliser nos acquis en matière de consolidation de la paix », a-t-elle dit."

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"As discussed at length in the Tudum segment, the Netflix series is based on the first book in the sci-fi trilogy entitled The Three-Body Problem, written by Cixin Liu (and translated into English by Ken Liu). became. The story is both individualistic and global as it shows how one person can change the course of history. Unless the Netflix adaptation changes the story a lot, however, there are no heroes here.

In short, the events of the novel are set in motion when Ye Wenjie, a young woman badly exhausted from a life of betrayal and loss, willingly makes contact with an alien race after receiving evidence that one is deed would lead to the absolute annihilation of mankind. Liu’s work embodies the old African proverb that says that the child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth.

After that it gets worse and worse. In its two sequels, The Dark Forest and Death’s End (a book that’s as sobering a tale as the title suggests), humanity expands beyond the confines of the earth, but never far enough for the due one Really escape punishment for their crimes. Eschewing subtlety, Liu’s work delves into modern-day issues such as tyrannical governments and eco-terrorism, and how extreme conditions inevitably harden – or destroy – the soul."

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"Lancer une alerte générale sur la faillite de système éducatif

« Il faut tout un village pour éduquer un enfant.»

Proverbe africain

Dans un article publié récemment (Le National, 23 aout 2022 [1]), nous avons présenté les éléments qui montrent comment le système éducatif de l’apartheid scolaire [2] qui sévit en Haïti favorise l’échec scolaire et coute énormément aux enfants, aux familles et à la société tout entière. Or il est l’unique instrument régalien aux mains de la société haïtienne pour contribuer d’abord à freiner l’effondrement des valeurs citoyennes et républicaines qui la gangrène et ensuite relever les défis de la transmission des valeurs et compétences qui supporteront l’incontournable relance économique, sociale et politique. De tels objectifs impliquent, au bénéfice de l’ensemble de la société, l’universalité véritable de l’Éducation et une mobilisation de toutes les parties prenantes nationales : la participation ou le partenariat."

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"Le ministre de l’Éducation nationale et de la Jeunesse, Pap Ndiaye, a commencé trois jours de visite par le collège de Montgaillard. L’occasion de rappeler la priorité mise sur cette période scolaire, autant que la nécessité de rappeler le travail en commun nécessaire à la réussite des élèves.

Pap Ndiaye a l’air de tenir à ce proverbe africain qu’il a cité deux fois. «Il faut un village pour élever un enfant». Une maxime qui synthétise sa vision de l’Éducation nationale : oui, l’État joue un rôle central, mais rien ne fonctionnera ou ne s’améliorera sans la participation de tous, communauté éducative, famille, collectivités, association…"

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""The mouth of a perfectly happy man is filled with beer. " – Egyptian proverb"

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"This is a diplomatic style that revolves around careful negotiation and the implications of future use of military action. It was coined and made popular by President Theodore Roosevelt. Hence, today, we often refer to it as Roosevelt’s “Big Stick” diplomacy.

Roosevelt used to explain it with a West African proverb: Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far

The big stick is the threat of military action in diplomatic discussions. It is meant to compel other parties to agree to the negotiations on the table. Since military action is only threatened, peace between the parties involved can still be preserved, albeit intimidation being at play.

However, “Big Stick” was not the formal name of Roosevelt’s foreign policy. It was simply used by the press to refer to the ideology. The official name of the foreign policy was “Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine.”

Diplomatic negotiations using the Big Stick style borrow from war diplomacy and conventional diplomacy but still ensure that the responsibilities and duties of a diplomatic mission are fulfilled."

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"(ThyBlackMan.com) “If there is no enemy within, the enemy outside cannot hurt you.” –African Proverb–

Few topics of African-American bedlam have been as hush-hush and controversial as Black-on-Black Crime. We’ve discussed our hair, our bizarre dislike of each other. And thanks to Oprah, we have had a national debate about color consciousness (dark skin vs. light skin). But when it comes to Blacks victimizing other Blacks, we refuse to talk about it. Why? To find the answers, indulge me for a second as I direct you to the following sentence."

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"“As a firm believer of traditional institutions, a disciple of Agadagba, and servant to the divine throne of Aketekpe, stool of the mighty Ijo, let me say those desperately trying to drag Tompolo’s name against the Olu of Warri are exhibiting traits of frustration and if not called to order for unscrupulous attempt to ignite an ethnic crisis.

“An African adage says, if you see a child in the public dancing naked, it must either be that the drummer is nearby or he is raised by mad parents”."

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"An African success story

At Standard Bank, we believe that what separates the skeptical investor from the confident one when it comes to investing in Africa is one simple thing: Foresight. As the African proverb goes, “There are no shortcuts to the top of the palm tree.” With in-depth research, the right vision, and an understanding of Africa’s investment environment, there are immense opportunities for local and global investors to act upon. It simply requires looking at Africa with the right lens.  This is where our Standard Bank Global Markets plays a role. We are able to connect investors or clients to this continent through our in-depth knowledge of our markets and world-class skills.

A reflection of this is Standard Bank Group’s recent achievement of a record half-year earnings of R15.3 billion, with a 33% increase in headline earnings. Contributing to this was the bank’s Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) division, which recorded its highest ever revenue and headline earnings for a six-month period. In fact, CIB added the most to banking operations’ headline earnings at R7.4 billion, a 16% increase from June 2021."

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"Was there a particular proverb which inspired you, or is there a proverb that changed the way that you view your life?

Lesson 5 ‘If the full moon loves you, why worry about the stars?’ is the proverb that I really enjoyed writing and is the one that keeps me grounded, focused, and faithful on my path. I am very confident in myself, and my path and I am a big dreamer as you can probably tell. It’s taken a lot of healing, releasing and growth to get to this place mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. I am proud of who I am and shine bright, which can sometimes attract a lot of people who want to diminish that.

My interpretation of the proverb is that the moon represents me, my higher self, my inner self, my spiritual team, and the Creator. As long as I stay focused on the moon and follow the path that its light shines on I’ll be more than fine. I don’t need to entertain the stars (people) that tell me I’m unrealistic, I need to find a ‘normal’ job, or project their failures onto me."

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"Un proverbe Africain dit: les témoignages et ambitions du paresseux, sont toujours plus grand que ses œuvres.
À ce Grégoire Owona owona lui même de la famille des pilleurs. Qu’il nous parle de son bilan depuis qu’il roule de ministère en ministère en attendant son tour dans l’avion pour le denier voyage. La saturation de la fonction publique avec ses sœurs et frères illettrés du village ou crier Dieu ne suffira ticket-il pour le fameux paradis"

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"Los mejores proverbios africanos

“El hacha olvida, pero el árbol recuerda”.

Este proverbio ancestral habla acerca del trauma y cómo aquellos que lo infringen (voluntaria o involuntariamente) dejan una marca en los demás. La frase busca concientizar sobre el trato a los otros, ya que una acción puede perjudicar al prójimo sin necesidad de afectar a quien la comete.

“No utilices la estrella de otro para navegar”.

Esta frase invita a labrar un camino propio y no guiarse por las metas o los méritos de los demás. Al ver el éxito ajeno, algunas personas tienden a creer que allí estará la salida para ellos también. No obstante, es necesario tener presente el esfuerzo de cada uno y reconocer que el éxito no ocurre de la noche a la mañana. Es muy fácil desear el triunfo de los demás, ¿pero estás dispuesto a realizar lo mismo que ellos han hecho? ¿Por qué no labrar tu propio camino e historia?

“Cuando cargues tu propia agua, recordarás cada gota”.

Cuando al ser humano le es dado todo, sin hacer esfuerzo alguno, tenderá a no apreciarlo. En cambio, cuando obtiene sus recursos por medio del trabajo, conocerá el valor de cada parte de lo que ha ganado. Hasta no haber cargado tu propia agua, no entenderás el valor de cada gota.

“Cuando dos elefantes pelean, es el pasto el que sale herido”.

Cuando dos gigantes se pelean, los afectados siempre son los más pequeños. La metáfora con los elefantes sirve para representar la guerra y la forma en la que perjudica a los ciudadanos. Actualmente, vemos el ejemplo en la guerra de Ucrania, donde quienes sufren son los más vulnerables de la sociedad.

“Incluso el león se protege de las moscas”.

Este bello proverbio africano se traduce al refrán occidental, que dice que “no hay enemigo pequeño“. Así pues, invita a no subestimar a las personas con menos poder o capacidad, ya que cualquier enemigo es capaz de hacerle daño a su oponente. Finalmente, es una reflexión sobre la vulnerabilidad de los seres humanos frente a otros."

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"A golden fish has no hiding place, so hypothesised an African adage. However, in view of the high rate of man to man's inhumanity and negative advancement across the globe, some personalities may decide to go into oblivion. This is not really because they prefer self-isolations, or see themselves as better than of others..."

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"...at the moment, not a few Nigerians can barely feed themselves as the prices of virtually every food item have soared beyond reach. For instance, a loaf of bread that two people can derive satisfaction from that was formerly sold for N300 is now been sold at N600 or N650; depending on where it is purchased from.

Against the foregoing graphic illustration in this context of the Nigerian economy under the watch of the PDP then, and under the APC now, it is expedient to ask, “If both PDP and APC have failed Nigerians, why do voters still fall for them at the polls?

The reason for the foregoing question cannot be easily pooh-poohed, particularly when understood from the perspective of an African proverb that says “A rape victim is considered to have consented to the evil act if she did not scream and do everything possible to resist”. In a similar vein, an analogous African proverb has it that “A woman whose dowry is yet to be paid and has, in turn, given birth to seven children for her husband does not need to lament that she was forced into marriage”."

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"Eating locally grown food is a good idea to lessen our impact on the planet and improves all aspects of health — physically, socially, culturally and economically.

This demonstrates our interconnectedness to our mother earth — what is good for us is also good for the planet.

No matter how small we think the impact of our actions taking action in the way we eat helps! As the African proverb says: "Little by little, a little makes a lot."

Mujadara — rice and lentils with greens

Serves 4

Because our past generations cooked at home, digging out old family recipes will get us back in the kitchen — we can add our own produce from the garden or from the local market."

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"“An African proverb says “when elephants fight, its the soil that suffers most”. As local footballers we have been feeling that very same pain and suffering. The FIFA/CAF suspension has made us way off and is threatening the quality of our lives forever as local based players in Zimbabwe. Regardless of our difference we are one and we kindly ask for immidiate action to be taken to bring back recognized football in Zimbabwe."

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"La crianza se hace más fácil cuando se vive con otros, en comunidad, ya que juntos aprendemos, y aportamos en el desarrollo y aprendizaje de los niños y niñas. Tal como dice un famoso proverbio africano: “Para criar a un niño hace falta toda una tribu”. Buscar apoyo no sólo se necesita para reparar o mejorar algo que no está funcionando muy bien, sino, sobre todo, para prevenir y promover el desarrollo de todos los miembros de la familia.

Es muy importante conocer las redes con que contamos en caso de necesitarlo: la familia extendida, amigos y amigas, el jardín infantil o colegio, vecinos y vecinas, redes de la comuna en la que vivimos, entre otros."

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"It takes a village to raise a child, according to an African proverb.

But raising a village? That's even more complicated.

The Village of Indiantown is fast approaching the fifth anniversary of its incorporation vote.

But, as last month's election results revealed, the village's government remains very much a work in progress, at least as far as it relates to any sort of long-term vision for the western Martin County community.

In the Aug. 23 election, local residents ousted Mayor Jackie Clarke and Vice Mayor Anthony Dowling in favor of new Village Council members Angelina Perez and Carmine Dipaolo.

Susan Gibbs Thomas was the only incumbent on the council to survive the electoral cleansing, winning another term by a comfortable margin."

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