L’émotion était palpable samedi matin à Airvault, à l’occasion de l’inauguration du complexe sportif René-Brenet. En présence de l’épouse de René Brenet, de ses enfants et petits-enfants, le maire, Olivier Fouillet, a retracé l’histoire et l’implication d’un homme fortement apprécié dans la commune. Madame Brenet et sa famille se sont dites honorées et ont évoqué un homme qui avait pour seconde maison le stade, un homme de valeur luttant contre l’individualisme, une personne féministe et fidèle au proverbe africain « seul on va plus vite et ensemble on va plus loin ». La préfète des Deux-Sèvres, Emmanuelle Dubée, a salué un nom qui donne du sens et s’est exprimée sur cette inauguration relatant trois motifs de joie : la réussite de cette étude dont l’investissement a été récompensé par l’attribution du label Terre de jeux 2024, un projet répondant aux objectifs de l’État de permettre l’accès au sport et ses valeurs, enfin la joie des enfants de prendre du plaisir à faire une activité. Olivier Fouillet a remercié l’ensemble des acteurs ayant contribué à ce projet d’un montant de 610.000 € HT, 45 % de cette somme ont été financés par l’État et l’Agence nationale du sport.
Charles Tiayon:
"L’émotion était palpable samedi matin à Airvault, à l’occasion de l’inauguration du complexe sportif René-Brenet. En présence de l’épouse de René Brenet, de ses enfants et petits-enfants, le maire, Olivier Fouillet, a retracé l’histoire et l’implication d’un homme fortement apprécié dans la commune. Madame Brenet et sa famille se sont dites honorées et ont évoqué un homme qui avait pour seconde maison le stade, un homme de valeur luttant contre l’individualisme, une personne féministe et fidèle au proverbe africain « seul on va plus vite et ensemble on va plus loin ». La préfète des Deux-Sèvres, Emmanuelle Dubée, a salué un nom qui donne du sens et s’est exprimée sur cette inauguration relatant trois motifs de joie : la réussite de cette étude dont l’investissement a été récompensé par l’attribution du label Terre de jeux 2024, un projet répondant aux objectifs de l’État de permettre l’accès au sport et ses valeurs, enfin la joie des enfants de prendre du plaisir à faire une activité. Olivier Fouillet a remercié l’ensemble des acteurs ayant contribué à ce projet d’un montant de 610.000 € HT, 45 % de cette somme ont été financés par l’État et l’Agence nationale du sport." #metaglossia mundus
Majority of us in the Yoruba land believe that he is in the best position to lead the race, to champion the course.” Speaking on the need for various Tinubu support groups to come together as one team , Adekanbi explained that the merger will boost the campaign efforts of the presidential candidate and his running mate. “There is a Yoruba proverb that says when something is good, you see many people eyeing it. We welcome all the support groups, we are happy to have a lot of support groups, most especially, in Ondo State, we noticed that in Ondo State that there was a collapse of about 40 support groups and they came up with the name, Ondo State Coalition for Tinubu,” he stated. The APC chieftain bragged that the chances of the APC presidential candidate winning the 2023 presidential election were very high, stressing that the party was already in charge of 22 states of the federation and has the majority in the National and State Houses of Assembly.
Charles Tiayon:
"Majority of us in the Yoruba land believe that he is in the best position to lead the race, to champion the course.” Speaking on the need for various Tinubu support groups to come together as one team , Adekanbi explained that the merger will boost the campaign efforts of the presidential candidate and his running mate. “There is a Yoruba proverb that says when something is good, you see many people eyeing it. We welcome all the support groups, we are happy to have a lot of support groups, most especially, in Ondo State, we noticed that in Ondo State that there was a collapse of about 40 support groups and they came up with the name, Ondo State Coalition for Tinubu,” he stated. The APC chieftain bragged that the chances of the APC presidential candidate winning the 2023 presidential election were very high, stressing that the party was already in charge of 22 states of the federation and has the majority in the National and State Houses of Assembly." #metaglossia mundus
Following Ruto's move, local channels including Citizen TV, NTV, KTN, TV47 among others will only depend on a live feed, even though they will crews at the Kasarani Stadium, reactions and talking to men on streets. The announcement sent the National Broadcaster into a frenzy, and turned to coded proverbs that triggered a heated debate. “He who digs a grave for his enemy might as well be digging one for himself,” read a post by KBC Digital, that was published on Sunday, September 11. The private media stations responded by quoting Holy books and ancient Greek philosophers like Plato, subtly sending the message home.
Charles Tiayon:
"Following Ruto's move, local channels including Citizen TV, NTV, KTN, TV47 among others will only depend on a live feed, even though they will crews at the Kasarani Stadium, reactions and talking to men on streets. The announcement sent the National Broadcaster into a frenzy, and turned to coded proverbs that triggered a heated debate. “He who digs a grave for his enemy might as well be digging one for himself,” read a post by KBC Digital, that was published on Sunday, September 11. The private media stations responded by quoting Holy books and ancient Greek philosophers like Plato, subtly sending the message home." #metaglossia mundus
There is an often-recited African proverb that speaks to the Eurocentric vantage point of world history that says, “Until the lions have their own historians, tales of the hunt shall always glorify the hunter.” Viewing The Woman King, which opens in theaters nationwide on September 16, compelled this reporter to propose an addendum to said proverb for the sake of allies who take it upon themselves to initiate the depiction of stories connected to the Diaspora. And that is, “Hunters who act as historians on behalf of the lions should always be mindful to prioritize conveying the lion’s actual history over their own imagined one.” #metaglossia mundus
“There’s an African proverb that says ‘it takes a village to raise a child’. And this is part of that village. It’s important for the police to see and understand our children. Some of our learners are non-verbal, and the police may come across a child who is unable to express themselves.
Charles Tiayon:
"“There’s an African proverb that says ‘it takes a village to raise a child’. And this is part of that village. It’s important for the police to see and understand our children. Some of our learners are non-verbal, and the police may come across a child who is unable to express themselves." #metaglossia mundus
Un proverbio africano que hizo suyo el filósofo y experto en Educación José Antonio Marina defiende que “para educar a un niño hace falta toda la tribu”. Siguiendo el paralelismo, toda la ‘tribu’ educativa está convocada desde este viernes en el VI Foro de Educación que organiza FARO en el Auditorio Mar de Vigo. Estar a la última en pedagogía, poder hablar de tú a tú con educadores ‘de cabecera’ o enriquecerse conociendo experiencias y otras realidades está entre los leimotiv de muchos asistentes Sacar ideas para futuros proyectos, en los de otros. Pero en la de casi todos, seguir alimentando una vocación –la del profesor– que no envejece.
Charles Tiayon:
''Un proverbio africano que hizo suyo el filósofo y experto en Educación José Antonio Marina defiende que “para educar a un niño hace falta toda la tribu”. Siguiendo el paralelismo, toda la ‘tribu’ educativa está convocada desde este viernes en el VI Foro de Educación que organiza FARO en el Auditorio Mar de Vigo. Estar a la última en pedagogía, poder hablar de tú a tú con educadores ‘de cabecera’ o enriquecerse conociendo experiencias y otras realidades está entre los leimotiv de muchos asistentes Sacar ideas para futuros proyectos, en los de otros. Pero en la de casi todos, seguir alimentando una vocación –la del profesor– que no envejece." #metaglossia mundus
It’s not that Herculean of a task to make Salisbury safe again. We just need professional politicians to stop playing politics with residents’ lives, community culture hustlers masquerading as so-called leaders to give up trying to get their name in the paper and a key to the city, and the police to be fully engaged with the community and not just when you need to fill seats for a community conversation. You can’t be distant and unwilling to show concern, courtesy and respect until there’s a PR opportunity attached to it. Our elected officials are more concerned with protecting the image of the City and certain elitist demographics than addressing the issue. They fail to realize they’re contributing directly to its demise. There’s an African Proverb that says people who don’t feel connected to the village will burn it down just to feel its warmth. The heat so many residents share with me is apathy, contempt, isolation and feeling unwoven into the fabric of this city. Instead of pouring salt on these folks and criticizing their response to feeling disenfranchised, get some needle and thread and sew them back into the improvement process.
Charles Tiayon:
"It’s not that Herculean of a task to make Salisbury safe again. We just need professional politicians to stop playing politics with residents’ lives, community culture hustlers masquerading as so-called leaders to give up trying to get their name in the paper and a key to the city, and the police to be fully engaged with the community and not just when you need to fill seats for a community conversation. You can’t be distant and unwilling to show concern, courtesy and respect until there’s a PR opportunity attached to it. Our elected officials are more concerned with protecting the image of the City and certain elitist demographics than addressing the issue. They fail to realize they’re contributing directly to its demise. There’s an African Proverb that says people who don’t feel connected to the village will burn it down just to feel its warmth. The heat so many residents share with me is apathy, contempt, isolation and feeling unwoven into the fabric of this city. Instead of pouring salt on these folks and criticizing their response to feeling disenfranchised, get some needle and thread and sew them back into the improvement process." #metaglossia mundus
Alors que la libération de 3 soldates ivoiriennes le 3 septembre dernier avait fait penser à une issue heureuse définitive pour les soldats ivoiriens arrêtés au Mali, l’opinion publique est surprise ces derniers jours du regain de tensions entre les autorités ivoiriennes et maliennes autour de cette question. Le mouvement « Les Démocrates de Côte d’Ivoire » constate que les médiations initiées par les présidents togolais Faure Gnassingbé et sénégalais Macky Sall et diverses autres personnalités n’ont pas donné les résultats escomptés. La saisine de la Communauté des Etats de l’Afrique de l’Ouest (CEDEAO) qui suit ce constat d’échec fait craindre une crispation des positions. Le mouvement « Les Démocrates de Côte d’Ivoire » constate, d’ailleurs, que le jeudi 15 septembre, un jour après la diffusion du communiqué du Conseil national de sécurité ivoirien, le gouvernement malien, à travers un communiqué-réponse, a récusé cette saisine de la CEDEAO et mis en garde contre toute instrumentalisation de l’instance communautaire ; ce qui fait craindre une aggravation de la crise entre le Mali et la Côte d’Ivoire autour des soldats ivoiriens arrêtés. Si la CEDEAO prend des sanctions contre les autorités maliennes, cela ne fera que rendre plus compliquée la libération des militaires ivoiriens. Une guerre ouverte entre les armées malienne et ivoirienne n’est pas non plus souhaitable, encore moins envisageable dans les possibles stratégiques. Elle sera interprétée comme un soutien aux rebelles et aux terroristes djihadistes et donnera du grain à moudre à tous ceux qui rangent insidieusement la Côte d’Ivoire du côté des déstabilisateurs du Mali. Ces scénarios ne sont donc pas envisageables, même dans les perspectives les plus optimistes. Le scénario réaliste envisageable, même si les ego peuvent prendre de l’ombre, est la voie pacifique et la ligne de moindre résistance. C’est pourquoi le mouvement « Les Démocrates de Côte d’Ivoire » s’insurge contre tous ceux qui, en Côte d’Ivoire, militent pour exporter, sur la scène internationale et dans les relations entre la Côte d’Ivoire et le Mali, la ligne dure adoptée vis-à-vis de l’opposition ivoirienne tenue en respect par cette stratégie. Cela ne rendra pas service aux 46 militaires ivoiriens arrêtés par méprise et sous l’influence d’un environnement de susceptibilités exacerbées. Nous avons besoin que nos militaires retenus au Mali de la plus déplorable des manières rentrent chez eux. C’est la seule ligne à tenir. Toute autre ligne ne fera que retarder le retour en terre ivoirienne des militaires retenus au Mali et amplifier le supplice de leurs familles. Pour le mouvement « Les Démocrates de Côte d’Ivoire », la stratégie du pourrissement, qu’elle soit entretenue par la partie malienne ou par la partie ivoirienne, est extrêmement dangereuse et, l’on devrait l’éviter du mieux que l’on peut, avec sagesse. Si l’on n’y prend garde, elle pourrait être la brèche par laquelle les ennemis de l’Afrique pourraient passer pour déstabiliser à la fois la Côte d’Ivoire et le Mali déjà aux prises avec les mouvements terroristes djihadistes. Il n’est dans l’intérêt d’aucun des peuples malien et ivoirien de voir la situation actuelle déboucher sur un antagonisme armé ou sur la prise de mesures de rétorsion des uns contre les autres par le biais d’un tiers. Le régime des sanctions a montré son inefficacité dans le règlement des litiges entre Etats. Au lieu de susciter la colère des peuples contre leurs dirigeants stigmatisés, les sanctions ne font que renforcer le soutien populaire à leur endroit. Parce que l’essentiel est de faire revenir les 46 soldats ivoiriens auprès de leurs familles respectives qui vivent un stress insupportable du fait de cette affaire et qu’aucun sacrifice n’est de trop pour aboutir à un règlement pacifique de cette crise, la diplomatie belliqueuse ne pouvant rien résoudre, le mouvement « Les Démocrates de Côte d’Ivoire » prie instamment le Président Alassane Ouattara d’accepter l’humiliation que les autorités transitoires maliennes font subir à la Côte d’Ivoire. La vie des nations est longue et sinueuse et, parfois, il faut reculer pour mieux sauter. Entre la sagesse prudente de la reculade et l’hérésie imprudente du téméraire jusqu’au-boutiste, un proverbe baoulé conseille que « le bélier qui va foncer commence d’abord par reculer ». Parfois, il faut savoir quitter la peau du lion pour prendre celle du renard (paraphrase d’une citation de Napoléon Bonaparte). Un proverbe ivoirien de la langue populaire dit, d’ailleurs et à juste titre, qu’« on ne reste pas dans magnans pour enlever magnans ». Cette même langue populaire soutient aussi que « quand tu as les doigts dans la bouche d’une personne, tu ne la frappes sur la tête ». Les autorités maliennes demandent des gages à la Côte d’Ivoire, qui a accordé l’asile politique à d’anciennes personnalités du pouvoir d’Ibrahim Boubacar Kéita, qui abrite sur son sol une base militaire de la France qu’elles viennent de dénoncer à l’ONU pour complicité de déstabilisation et violation répétée de la souveraineté du Mali, qu’elle ne se prêtera pas au jeu de la déstabilisation du régime militaire au pouvoir. A maintes occasions, les autorités ivoiriennes ont souligné que la Côte d’Ivoire n’a pas pour objectif de déstabiliser son voisin. Le mouvement « Les Démocrates de Côte d’Ivoire » s’en réjouit. Mais, le message ne semble pas avoir été compris. Le mouvement « Les Démocrates de Côte d’Ivoire » pense que la médiation togolaise doit aider à rétablir la confiance entre le Mali et la Côte d’Ivoire. L’histoire ivoirienne nous apprend que c’est à partir du Burkina Faso que le pouvoir du président Laurent Gbagbo a été déstabilisé. La suspicion des autorités maliennes, qu’elle soit légitime ou non, mérite attention. C’est pourquoi le mouvement « Les Démocrates de Côte d’Ivoire » recommande que les personnalités maliennes vivant sur le sol ivoirien et accueillis en vertu des dispositions de la Convention de Genève de 1951 relative au statut des réfugiés fassent, dans le cadre de la médiation togolaise, une déclaration publique de ne s’engager dans aucun projet de déstabilisation du régime militaire au pouvoir au Mali ni d’apporter un soutien quelconque à la rébellion malienne. Le mouvement « Les Démocrates de Côte d’Ivoire » se réjouit de ce que l’Etat de Côte d’Ivoire, par la bouche de monsieur Fidèle Sarassoro, ministre-directeur de cabinet du Président de la République, a pris l’engagement, lors de la rencontre à Lomé, au Togo, le 3 septembre 2022, avec la partie malienne, de se conformer aux procédures édictées par les autorités maliennes comme le fait désormais la Mission multidimensionnelle intégrée des Nations unies pour la stabilisation au Mali (MINUSMA). Le mouvement « Les Démocrates de Côte d’Ivoire » recommande d’associer, dans le cadre de la médiation togolaise désignée par les autorités maliennes comme l’« unique cadre accepté de règlement du dossier des 49 soldats ivoiriens », les anciens présidents Laurent Gbagbo et Henri Konan Bédié dont le poids républicain sera un gage supplémentaire de la bonne volonté et des bonnes dispositions d’esprit de la partie ivoirienne pour le retour à l’apaisement dans les relations avec son voisin. Il s’agit d’exploiter les canaux politiques ivoiriens susceptibles de peser dans les négociations et d’aider à la réussite de la médiation togolaise. L’extrême gravité de la situation des 46 soldats ivoiriens retenus au Mali en fait une préoccupation nationale qui transcende les clivages politiques et partisans. Cette rencontre de haut niveau qui est une pratique courante dans les démocraties occidentales lorsque les circonstances nationales et internationales l’exigent permettra de recueillir l’avis et les suggestions de ces anciens présidents de la République dans la résolution du malentendu diplomatique qui oppose le Mali à la Côte d’Ivoire. Pour le mouvement « Les Démocrates de Côte d’Ivoire », il faut que les soldats ivoiriens rentrent chez eux d’une manière ou d’une autre mais par la voie pacifique. Pour permettre aux anciens présidents de se faire une meilleure opinion de cette crise en lieu et place des ouï-dire et d’être à l’aise dans les négociations, toute la documentation disponible liée à cette malheureuse et regrettable affaire devra être mise à leur disposition, à savoir : – Les différents communiqués du gouvernement malien et du Conseil national de sécurité ivoirien ; – Le contrat entre la République de Côte d’Ivoire et la compagnie aérienne Sahel Aviation Service (SAS) pour la sécurisation, par des militaires ivoiriens, avec leurs propres armes et munitions, de la base NSE (éléments nationaux de soutien) allemande de l’aéroport international de Bamako-Sénou ; – La note verbale de référence MINUSMA/PROT/NV/226/2022 du 27 juillet 2022 transmise par la MINUSMA au ministère malien des affaires étrangères et de la coopération internationale et rendue publique le même jour. – La convention signée en 2019 par l’ONU avec la Côte d’Ivoire pour le déploiement d’éléments nationaux de soutien et les différents déploiements de troupes ivoiriennes, s’il en existe, faits dans le cadre de cette convention depuis cette date. Il est indispensable et urgent de sortir de la diplomatie belliqueuse pour qu’enfin les 46 soldats ivoiriens rentrent chez eux. La responsabilité de tout débordement de la situation incombera à la fois au Mali et à la Côte d’Ivoire et, la Côte d’Ivoire ne devrait pas tomber dans le jeu des autorités maliennes dont on peut comprendre la méfiance avec la situation que leur pays traverse. C’est la Côte d’Ivoire qui a les doigts dans la bouche des maliens. Elle devra donc supporter avec sagesse toutes les manœuvres dilatoires ou non des autorités maliennes parce qu’« à trop tirer sur la corde, elle finit par se rompre » dit-on. D’ailleurs, en libérant les 3 soldates, le 3 septembre dernier, les autorités maliennes ont montré qu’elles ne sont pas fermées à une issue diplomatique négociée de la crise des 46 militaires ivoiriens. A la fin de cette crise, toutes les conclusions devront être tirées par une enquête administrative pour éviter qu’une telle fâcheuse situation ne se répète à l’avenir. Fait à Abidjan, le 17 septembre 2022. Pour « Les Démocrates de Côte d’Ivoire ». Le Président Pr. Séraphin Prao
Charles Tiayon:
"Parce que l’essentiel est de faire revenir les 46 soldats ivoiriens auprès de leurs familles respectives qui vivent un stress insupportable du fait de cette affaire et qu’aucun sacrifice n’est de trop pour aboutir à un règlement pacifique de cette crise, la diplomatie belliqueuse ne pouvant rien résoudre, le mouvement « Les Démocrates de Côte d’Ivoire » prie instamment le Président Alassane Ouattara d’accepter l’humiliation que les autorités transitoires maliennes font subir à la Côte d’Ivoire. La vie des nations est longue et sinueuse et, parfois, il faut reculer pour mieux sauter. Entre la sagesse prudente de la reculade et l’hérésie imprudente du téméraire jusqu’au-boutiste, un proverbe baoulé conseille que « le bélier qui va foncer commence d’abord par reculer ». Parfois, il faut savoir quitter la peau du lion pour prendre celle du renard (paraphrase d’une citation de Napoléon Bonaparte). Un proverbe ivoirien de la langue populaire dit, d’ailleurs et à juste titre, qu’« on ne reste pas dans magnans pour enlever magnans ». Cette même langue populaire soutient aussi que « quand tu as les doigts dans la bouche d’une personne, tu ne la frappes sur la tête ». Les autorités maliennes demandent des gages à la Côte d’Ivoire, qui a accordé l’asile politique à d’anciennes personnalités du pouvoir d’Ibrahim Boubacar Kéita, qui abrite sur son sol une base militaire de la France qu’elles viennent de dénoncer à l’ONU pour complicité de déstabilisation et violation répétée de la souveraineté du Mali, qu’elle ne se prêtera pas au jeu de la déstabilisation du régime militaire au pouvoir. A maintes occasions, les autorités ivoiriennes ont souligné que la Côte d’Ivoire n’a pas pour objectif de déstabiliser son voisin. Le mouvement « Les Démocrates de Côte d’Ivoire » s’en réjouit. Mais, le message ne semble pas avoir été compris. Le mouvement « Les Démocrates de Côte d’Ivoire » pense que la médiation togolaise doit aider à rétablir la confiance entre le Mali et la Côte d’Ivoire. L’histoire ivoirienne nous apprend que c’est à partir du Burkina Faso que le pouvoir du président Laurent Gbagbo a été déstabilisé. La suspicion des autorités maliennes, qu’elle soit légitime ou non, mérite attention." #metaglossia mundus
"The idea that it “takes a village to raise a child” has been co-opted in any number of ways — harried parents say it to last-minute babysitters; lunch workers repeat it as they clean up cafeteria wreckage. We repeat this thing, over and over, and in many contexts — this phrase that has so far defied pinning down beyond an African proverb — because it sounds right. Kids need caring people around them at every level to lift them to their feet. When they stand, the village celebrates. We don’t always view it the same way when a child stumbles. That must be the fault of “that village over there,” nothing we can do. In 1993 the U.S. had more kids in poverty — 28 percent — than any other wealthy nation worldwide."
Charles Tiayon:
"The idea that it “takes a village to raise a child” has been co-opted in any number of ways — harried parents say it to last-minute babysitters; lunch workers repeat it as they clean up cafeteria wreckage. We repeat this thing, over and over, and in many contexts — this phrase that has so far defied pinning down beyond an African proverb — because it sounds right. Kids need caring people around them at every level to lift them to their feet. When they stand, the village celebrates. We don’t always view it the same way when a child stumbles. That must be the fault of “that village over there,” nothing we can do. In 1993 the U.S. had more kids in poverty — 28 percent — than any other wealthy nation worldwide." #metaglossia mundus
"The Queen urged the Obasanjo administration to keep the torch of freedom burning. “I am told that a Nigerian proverb runs: ‘never start a journey if you have no plan to finish it’,” the Queen said. “Mr. President, it matters to the United Kingdom and to the other countries of the Commonwealth that Nigeria does not falter on the journey of development and democracy. Without prosperity – and democracy – in Nigeria, there will be no lasting prosperity in Africa; and without that prosperity in Africa, there cannot be lasting prosperity, with good conscience, in our world.” By setting the tone for the Abuja CHOGM, the Queen had ensured the summit would be a success. Although her role as Head of the Commonwealth carries no formal functions, Queen Elizabeth II’s presence and words held great symbolic significance and helped to underline the sense of the Commonwealth as a family of nations."
Charles Tiayon:
"The Queen urged the Obasanjo administration to keep the torch of freedom burning. “I am told that a Nigerian proverb runs: ‘never start a journey if you have no plan to finish it’,” the Queen said. “Mr. President, it matters to the United Kingdom and to the other countries of the Commonwealth that Nigeria does not falter on the journey of development and democracy. Without prosperity – and democracy – in Nigeria, there will be no lasting prosperity in Africa; and without that prosperity in Africa, there cannot be lasting prosperity, with good conscience, in our world.” By setting the tone for the Abuja CHOGM, the Queen had ensured the summit would be a success. Although her role as Head of the Commonwealth carries no formal functions, Queen Elizabeth II’s presence and words held great symbolic significance and helped to underline the sense of the Commonwealth as a family of nations." #metaglossia mundus
"Filthy water cannot be washed. An African proverb birthing multiple connotations, it is also a truth of sorts. In a literal sense, this saying has been a reality for much of human history to the present day, with dirty water often having to be boiled in order to be safe to drink and use, especially in the face of rising contaminant levels following the impact of industry over the centuries. Thankfully, this historical truth is changing due to modern technology, and because the reality of water’s importance also goes hand in hand with another proverb - one of Kenyan origin - Water is the king of food. This East African saying sums up the simple necessity of water, and a truth often taken for granted by people around the world; that water is the key to life. Embodying the importance of water to the core, ELDOWAS, the Eldoret Water and Sanitation Company, understands this." #metaglossia mundus
As women, we must continue to acknowledge and honour the contributions of women in academia visibly. We must be role models that blaze a trail for young developing women researchers to step into their greatness with hope and courage.
Prof Madipoane Masenya, Acting Executive Director, Office of the Principal and Vice-Chancellor Women’s Month reminded me of a Northern Sotho proverb mmago ngwana o swara thipa ka bogaleng, which directly translates: A mother holds a knife by its cutting edge. Testament to this saying is what our 20 000 foremothers across different races fearlessly demonstrated more than six decades ago. They fought against patriarchal stereotypes and were bold, courageous, resilient and dynamic.
These women are role models for Unisa’s female academics. Against all odds and with determination, women can achieve whatever they set their minds to, even in a world that continues to delegitimise female power.
Charles Tiayon:
"As women, we must continue to acknowledge and honour the contributions of women in academia visibly. We must be role models that blaze a trail for young developing women researchers to step into their greatness with hope and courage. Prof Madipoane Masenya, Acting Executive Director, Office of the Principal and Vice-Chancellor Women’s Month reminded me of a Northern Sotho proverb mmago ngwana o swara thipa ka bogaleng, which directly translates: A mother holds a knife by its cutting edge. Testament to this saying is what our 20 000 foremothers across different races fearlessly demonstrated more than six decades ago. They fought against patriarchal stereotypes and were bold, courageous, resilient and dynamic. These women are role models for Unisa’s female academics. Against all odds and with determination, women can achieve whatever they set their minds to, even in a world that continues to delegitimise female power." #metaglossia mundus
Siempre es más fácil destruir que construir, desgraciadamente inversión es más mediático que mantenimiento, y el acierto en las decisiones fruto del trabajo intenso y consensuado 31 de agosto de 2022 (11:40 CET) Construcción de un edificio en La Palmera. Desde pequeño, en fin de semana caminar hasta el parque de María Luisa, por la avenida de La Palmera pisando albero y acera, viendo naranjos, datileras y setos de chalets a ambos lados, era lo que se denomina un paseo, disfrute en familia, muy social y abierto 24 horas. Era tal el trasiego, que existía hasta un cine de verano, con sus sillas y ambigú, para deleite de vecinos. Ya eso pasó a la historia y sólo está el kiosco de la melva, como testigo adaptado al mamotreto colindante que se ubica en su lugar. Cuando iba al Instituto Herrera, caminaba rápido, aun así, podía ver la guardería Peter Pan llena de niños en el jardín, que estaba también en La Palmera, en un majestuoso chalet, y pasaba por delante del Pabellón de Cuba, digno de un gran deleite visual. Justo al lado, se produjo mi formación en bachillerato. Máxima sensibilidad con este entorno. Está claro que la identidad de Sevilla, formada por espacios abiertos públicos, la hacen singular y destacar en este mundo tan globalizado. Es por ello que hacer lo que el resto hace, puede hacernos perder nuestra esencia, formada por la flor de azahar - ¿quién dijo que sobran naranjos en Sevilla? -, el Parque de María Luisa, la avenida de La Palmera y el Alcázar de Sevilla. Edificios monumentales dan reflejo de nuestra historia y complementan nuestro manto verde. Siempre es más fácil destruir que construir, desgraciadamente inversión es más mediático que mantenimiento, y el acierto en las decisiones fruto del trabajo intenso y consensuado. Cada vez que paso, me cuesta más trabajo reconocerme en ella, y recomendar su paseo, ante la pérdida de manto verde, carestía de sombra natural y esperpénticos edificios en la tan reconocida madre de las palmeras. ¡¡¿Cuántas existirán de los huesos de esos dátiles caídos, que siempre recogía y metía en macetas o parterres de jardines, mi madre Yeye?!!. "Una sola mano no sirve para subirse a una palmera" dice proverbio africano. Todos lo vemos, sucede y nos recreamos con fotos no tan antiguas. De seguir así, actualicemos, anúnciese como La Palmera Invertida o bocabajo y no le echemos la culpa al picudo escarabajo.
Charles Tiayon:
"Cada vez que paso, me cuesta más trabajo reconocerme en ella, y recomendar su paseo, ante la pérdida de manto verde, carestía de sombra natural y esperpénticos edificios en la tan reconocida madre de las palmeras. ¡¡¿Cuántas existirán de los huesos de esos dátiles caídos, que siempre recogía y metía en macetas o parterres de jardines, mi madre Yeye?!!. "Una sola mano no sirve para subirse a una palmera" dice proverbio africano. Todos lo vemos, sucede y nos recreamos con fotos no tan antiguas. De seguir así, actualicemos, anúnciese como La Palmera Invertida o bocabajo y no le echemos la culpa al picudo escarabajo." #metaglossia mundus
"¿Qué se oculta detrás de la arrogancia? El miedo al cambio. Si estás lleno de orgullo no te quedará sitio para la sabiduría. Proverbio africano. Solemos relacionar la arrogancia con personas que se creen superiores y así tratan a los demás. Como decía Aristóteles, “los ricos y los jóvenes son arrogantes porque piensan que son mejores que las demás personas”."
Charles Tiayon:
"¿Qué se oculta detrás de la arrogancia? El miedo al cambio. Si estás lleno de orgullo no te quedará sitio para la sabiduría. Proverbio africano. Solemos relacionar la arrogancia con personas que se creen superiores y así tratan a los demás. Como decía Aristóteles, “los ricos y los jóvenes son arrogantes porque piensan que son mejores que las demás personas”." #metaglossia mundus
Governor Makinde was nowhere near Ibadan when the said rally held. A Yoruba adage says one person cannot stand in twos. The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, has described a news story which indicated that the governor attended a rally of the Labour Party in honour of its presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, as a compelling falsehood, aimed at confusing the fickle-minded. The governor’s aide, in a statement on Saturday said that Makinde, who took a deserved leave after handing over power to his deputy, Barrister Bayo Lawal, was yet to return to Ibadan when the said Obidients’ rally took place. The statement read: “Our attention has been drawn to an online publication, which indicated that Governor Makinde was spotted among the Obidients during a rally in Ibadan, on Saturday, September 3, 2022. “To say the least, the publication is a falsehood, packaged to deceive the unsuspecting. “For the avoidance of doubt, Governor Makinde was nowhere near Ibadan when the said rally held. A Yoruba adage says one person cannot stand in twos. How is it possible for the governor who was observing the last days of his leave outside the country to be spotted among the so-called Obidients in Ibadan? “While we will not begrudge the Obidients’ desire to propagate their candidate, we will not oblige anyone the luxury of dragging the reputation of the Governor of Oyo State on accounts of false claims.”
Charles Tiayon:
"The statement read: “Our attention has been drawn to an online publication, which indicated that Governor Makinde was spotted among the Obidients during a rally in Ibadan, on Saturday, September 3, 2022. “To say the least, the publication is a falsehood, packaged to deceive the unsuspecting. “For the avoidance of doubt, Governor Makinde was nowhere near Ibadan when the said rally held. A Yoruba adage says one person cannot stand in twos. How is it possible for the governor who was observing the last days of his leave outside the country to be spotted among the so-called Obidients in Ibadan? “While we will not begrudge the Obidients’ desire to propagate their candidate, we will not oblige anyone the luxury of dragging the reputation of the Governor of Oyo State on accounts of false claims.”" #metaglossia mundus
The OPC boss, described the recent comment by Pa Ayo Adebanjo that Afenifere is in support of the Labour Party presidential flag bearer, Peter Obi, as blatant lie and figment of his own imagination, recalling a Yoruba proverb that one’s child cannot be qualified for a position and you give such a position to a stranger.
Charles Tiayon:
"The OPC boss, described the recent comment by Pa Ayo Adebanjo that Afenifere is in support of the Labour Party presidential flag bearer, Peter Obi, as blatant lie and figment of his own imagination, recalling a Yoruba proverb that one’s child cannot be qualified for a position and you give such a position to a stranger." #metaglossia mundus
My motto in my journey to Mister Africa International is inspired by the African proverb that says: “If you want to go fast, go alone but if you ...
Charles Tiayon:
My motto in my journey to Mister Africa International is inspired by the African proverb that says: “If you want to go fast, go alone but if you ... #metaglossia mundus
These proverbs are derived from the witty use of some funny Kikuyu words combined with hilarious and often deep meanings. Aka matirī cīa ndiiro no cīa nyanīko. Translation: Wives do not have upright words; they only have embarrassing ones. The proverb was used to describe ancient Kikuyu wives' inability to keep secrets. Gútirī ita rithiagwwo na gītete kīa njohī no gīa úcúrú. Translation: There isn't a war where the warriors carry calabashes full of alcohol; they only carry those of porridge. The proverb was used to describe the inebriating attributes of alcohol, making it entirely useless for any helpful endeavours. Mútirima wa kīrimú wītirimagia na múgī. Translation: The walking stick belonging to a fool often benefits the wise. The proverb means that wise people know how to benefit from things that fools often deem useless. READ ALSO Embarambamba Releases Music Video Wearing Bra, Embarrassed Cop Sammy Ondimu Denies Being a Kisii Gútirī múrīo útainagīa rúthīa. Translation: Every type of pleasure (however little) causes a person's cheeks to jiggle. The Kikuyu consider a jiggling of cheeks a sign of joy. The proverb means that no happiness is little. Kīere kīa njīra-inī gītigwatagwo nī muura. Translation: A grain of millet lying by the road will never get to bear any ears. This one was directed to promiscuous women, reminding them that their behaviour gives them little or no hope of ever getting children. Gútirī mwana wītemaga agītemera ithe. Translation: There is no son who cuts himself while cutting (meat) for his father. This is among the most popular proverbs in Kikuyu. It is used to describe the stinginess some children often portray towards their parents. Hinga ndīkinyaga iraka. Translation. A wily person does not walk on dry leaves (since they would betray his presence). This one describes the behaviour of deceitful people and their desire to remain out of the spotlight. READ ALSO Forget Shembeteng: Meet Youngsters Behind New Slang Sheng Tezzo Charging KSh 10k per Interview Karīki kamwe gatúkīrīirie ndutura kīrīmú. Translation: darkness befalls an unwise dove who is out seeking one more grain of castor seed. This proverb is used to reprimand those who never seem to get enough and are always looking for more. Múthiīrwo úgo-inī no úrīa arīrwo. Translation: A person who sends another to the witch doctor has no choice but to believe everything he is told. This proverb targets those who do not believe in carrying out tasks themselves. By delegating to someone, one must accept the outcomes even if they are unpleasant. Mútī útagútemwo ndúgerekagīrīrio ithanwa. Translation: One should not aim an axe at a tree they do not intend to cut down. The proverb is told to people who are 'jacks of all trades but masters of none. Njaú īrī ndoge nyina nī ndoge. Translation: If a calf is poisoned, then so is its mother. This means that a child exhibiting bad behaviour often points to a problem originating from their parents. READ ALSO Oga Obinna Claims Some Women Dont' Shower Daily, Wear Same Bra for a Month: "Kazi Ni Kupiga Passport" Kikuyu sayings and their meanings Sheep in a paddock. Photo: pixabay.com, @Vinding Source: UGC Besides the proverbs outlined above, the Kikuyu people also have numerous funny sayings, often with deep meanings. Here is a quick look. Gwethera gītahī múka Translation: To seek a wife for the stomach. This is one of the most common Kikuyu sayings and proverbs among people working to find something to eat. The search for food is equated to getting one's stomach a wife. Kúrī gúkúa múrīo ta kīgwa. Translation: Dying as a result of sweetness (like sugarcane). This saying is meant to warn people against the dangers of being too nice. It is the equivalent of 'he who makes himself a sheep shall be eaten by the wolf.' Maitho ma arúme matiendaga kīndú kīhīnjú. Translation: The eyes of men do not like to see anything thin. In traditional Kikuyu, the men considered fat children, wives, oxen and goats a sign of success. Their eyes were, therefore, said to despise anything that was thin. READ ALSO Luhya TikToker Dem Wa Facebook Tells Future Husband to Date as Many Women as He'd Like: "Tupatane Finals" Matarī makú mahītúkaga úgīkúnja itúma. Translation: The water that does not belong to you will pass by as you fold your arrowroot leaf (traditionally used to drink water from the river). The saying means that whatever does not belong to you will pass by before you are ready. Matienda mwako mendaga múrúgúrio. Translation: They do not want to build, only to launch (the hut). This is used to reprimand those who never want to put in any work towards any project but want to celebrate the outcomes. Kaihú gacangacangi gatigire kwao gúkīrugwo. Translation: The wanderīng mongoose left home when a feast was being prepared. The saying is directed at people who never stick to one place and always give up just when something good is about to happen. Nduma ndīhītithagīa múthii mbere. Translation: Darkness never misleads anyone who travels before dusk. The saying means that humans are often the architects of their own disasters by failing to respect nature and other circumstances. READ ALSO Matanga ni Yetu: Hilarious Phrases Spotted on Kenyan Lorries, Buses on Roads Ngīa na múigwa itikomaga. Translation: The poor man and the thorn do not sleep. The former is kept awake by his worries, while the latter is always awake waiting for someone to injure. Rútungu rwa gwītīnīrīa rútīrī gīthong’orī Translation: The log that one chooses has no knot (imperfection). The saying means that anything that a person has chosen cannot have imperfections in their eyes. Aka erī nī nyúngú igīrī cia úrogi Translation: Two wives are like two pots of poison. The saying is directed to those who marry multiple wives and then place them in the same house. Such a man is said to be courting trouble. There are numerous Kikuyu proverbs touching on various aspects of society. These proverbs were conventionally used to encourage virtues such as honesty and kindness and reprimand those with bad behaviour such as hate and gossip. READ ALSO: 50+ nice things to comment on your friend's post to hype them up READ ALSO Kenyans Share Lessons They Have Learnt in Marriages, Relationships: "Marry Your Best Friend" Tuko.co.ke recently published an article about the best things one can comment on their friends' social media posts. Typically, friends cannot have a genuine relationship without saying nice things about one another at every opportunity they get. There is no better place to show love for your friend than social media. Read on to discover some amazing things you can say about your close friends online. 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Charles Tiayon:
"Aka matirī cīa ndiiro no cīa nyanīko. Translation: Wives do not have upright words; they only have embarrassing ones. The proverb was used to describe ancient Kikuyu wives' inability to keep secrets. Gútirī ita rithiagwwo na gītete kīa njohī no gīa úcúrú. Translation: There isn't a war where the warriors carry calabashes full of alcohol; they only carry those of porridge. The proverb was used to describe the inebriating attributes of alcohol, making it entirely useless for any helpful endeavours. Mútirima wa kīrimú wītirimagia na múgī. Translation: The walking stick belonging to a fool often benefits the wise. The proverb means that wise people know how to benefit from things that fools often deem useless. READ ALSO Embarambamba Releases Music Video Wearing Bra, Embarrassed Cop Sammy Ondimu Denies Being a Kisii Gútirī múrīo útainagīa rúthīa. Translation: Every type of pleasure (however little) causes a person's cheeks to jiggle. The Kikuyu consider a jiggling of cheeks a sign of joy. The proverb means that no happiness is little. Kīere kīa njīra-inī gītigwatagwo nī muura. Translation: A grain of millet lying by the road will never get to bear any ears. This one was directed to promiscuous women, reminding them that their behaviour gives them little or no hope of ever getting children. Gútirī mwana wītemaga agītemera ithe. Translation: There is no son who cuts himself while cutting (meat) for his father. This is among the most popular proverbs in Kikuyu. It is used to describe the stinginess some children often portray towards their parents. Hinga ndīkinyaga iraka. Translation. A wily person does not walk on dry leaves (since they would betray his presence). This one describes the behaviour of deceitful people and their desire to remain out of the spotlight. READ ALSO Forget Shembeteng: Meet Youngsters Behind New Slang Sheng Tezzo Charging KSh 10k per Interview Karīki kamwe gatúkīrīirie ndutura kīrīmú. Translation: darkness befalls an unwise dove who is out seeking one more grain of castor seed. This proverb is used to reprimand those who never seem to get enough and are always looking for more. Múthiīrwo úgo-inī no úrīa arīrwo. Translation: A person who sends another to the witch doctor has no choice but to believe everything he is told. This proverb targets those who do not believe in carrying out tasks themselves. By delegating to someone, one must accept the outcomes even if they are unpleasant. Mútī útagútemwo ndúgerekagīrīrio ithanwa. Translation: One should not aim an axe at a tree they do not intend to cut down. The proverb is told to people who are 'jacks of all trades but masters of none. Njaú īrī ndoge nyina nī ndoge. Translation: If a calf is poisoned, then so is its mother. This means that a child exhibiting bad behaviour often points to a problem originating from their parents. READ ALSO Oga Obinna Claims Some Women Dont' Shower Daily, Wear Same Bra for a Month: "Kazi Ni Kupiga Passport" Kikuyu sayings and their meanings Sheep in a paddock. Photo: pixabay.com, @Vinding Source: UGC Besides the proverbs outlined above, the Kikuyu people also have numerous funny sayings, often with deep meanings. Here is a quick look. Gwethera gītahī múka Translation: To seek a wife for the stomach. This is one of the most common Kikuyu sayings and proverbs among people working to find something to eat. The search for food is equated to getting one's stomach a wife. Kúrī gúkúa múrīo ta kīgwa. Translation: Dying as a result of sweetness (like sugarcane). This saying is meant to warn people against the dangers of being too nice. It is the equivalent of 'he who makes himself a sheep shall be eaten by the wolf.' Maitho ma arúme matiendaga kīndú kīhīnjú. Translation: The eyes of men do not like to see anything thin. In traditional Kikuyu, the men considered fat children, wives, oxen and goats a sign of success. Their eyes were, therefore, said to despise anything that was thin. READ ALSO Luhya TikToker Dem Wa Facebook Tells Future Husband to Date as Many Women as He'd Like: "Tupatane Finals" Matarī makú mahītúkaga úgīkúnja itúma. Translation: The water that does not belong to you will pass by as you fold your arrowroot leaf (traditionally used to drink water from the river). The saying means that whatever does not belong to you will pass by before you are ready. Matienda mwako mendaga múrúgúrio. Translation: They do not want to build, only to launch (the hut). This is used to reprimand those who never want to put in any work towards any project but want to celebrate the outcomes. Kaihú gacangacangi gatigire kwao gúkīrugwo. Translation: The wanderīng mongoose left home when a feast was being prepared. The saying is directed at people who never stick to one place and always give up just when something good is about to happen. Nduma ndīhītithagīa múthii mbere. Translation: Darkness never misleads anyone who travels before dusk. The saying means that humans are often the architects of their own disasters by failing to respect nature and other circumstances. READ ALSO Matanga ni Yetu: Hilarious Phrases Spotted on Kenyan Lorries, Buses on Roads Ngīa na múigwa itikomaga. Translation: The poor man and the thorn do not sleep. The former is kept awake by his worries, while the latter is always awake waiting for someone to injure. Rútungu rwa gwītīnīrīa rútīrī gīthong’orī Translation: The log that one chooses has no knot (imperfection). The saying means that anything that a person has chosen cannot have imperfections in their eyes. Aka erī nī nyúngú igīrī cia úrogi Translation: Two wives are like two pots of poison. The saying is directed to those who marry multiple wives and then place them in the same house. Such a man is said to be courting trouble. There are numerous Kikuyu proverbs touching on various aspects of society. These proverbs were conventionally used to encourage virtues such as honesty and kindness and reprimand those with bad behaviour such as hate and gossip." #metaglossia mundus
"I have been recognized a few times. It was surreal, especially when you meet people that have been part of your community for the longest time. It is legit the most wholesome feeling you’ll ever have. However, being recognized because of being a part of the gaming space in the Arab world is, if I may explain it better with an Egyptian proverb, “oda w Sala,” (oda w salam, bedroom and living room” in Arabic, an Egyptian proverb that means that it’s a small community). Everyone knows everyone, which is lovely."
Charles Tiayon:
"I have been recognized a few times. It was surreal, especially when you meet people that have been part of your community for the longest time. It is legit the most wholesome feeling you’ll ever have. However, being recognized because of being a part of the gaming space in the Arab world is, if I may explain it better with an Egyptian proverb, “oda w Sala,” (oda w salam, bedroom and living room” in Arabic, an Egyptian proverb that means that it’s a small community). Everyone knows everyone, which is lovely." #metaglossia mundus
#Algeria : Several protesters of the Algerian regime were arrested by the police when they wanted to participate in the 66th commemoration of the Soummam Congress. As an African proverb says, a monkey never stops climbing a tree. Now that the Algerian regime has ended prosecutions and police harassment of Hirag activists, he has reunited with his old love.
Charles Tiayon:
"#Algeria : Several protesters of the Algerian regime were arrested by the police when they wanted to participate in the 66th commemoration of the Soummam Congress. As an African proverb says, a monkey never stops climbing a tree. Now that the Algerian regime has ended prosecutions and police harassment of Hirag activists, he has reunited with his old love." #metaglossia mundus
“We desire to bequeath two things to Our Children – the first one is roots, the other one is wings”. - Sudanese Proverb August 25, 2022 by DA Sears Leave a Comment PHILADELPHIA, PA (USA) – 22 August 2022 – Fifteen years ago, in 2007, the House Of Umoja, Inc. (https://houseofumoja.net), an internationally acclaimed institution that has a 54-year successful track record in addressing and reducing violence and positively transforming the trajectory of the lives of over 3,000 adolescent males, became the City of Philadelphia’s organizer and leader for the National Million Father March an initiative created by the late Mr. Philip Jackson and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois (www.blackstarproject.org; www.fathersincorporated.com) that encourages Fathers to take a proactive role in the education of their children and continues to redefine and reshape Fatherhood in the United States. It is estimated that approximately 198,645 students enrolled in the School District Of Philadelphia will return to the classroom on Monday, 29 August 2022 – the first day of the 2022-2023 academic year.
Charles Tiayon:
“We desire to bequeath two things to Our Children – the first one is roots, the other one is wings”. - Sudanese Proverb August 25, 2022 by DA Sears Leave a Comment PHILADELPHIA, PA (USA) – 22 August 2022 – Fifteen years ago, in 2007, the House Of Umoja, Inc. (https://houseofumoja.net), an internationally acclaimed institution that has a 54-year successful track record in addressing and reducing violence and positively transforming the trajectory of the lives of over 3,000 adolescent males, became the City of Philadelphia’s organizer and leader for the National Million Father March an initiative created by the late Mr. Philip Jackson and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois (www.blackstarproject.org; www.fathersincorporated.com) that encourages Fathers to take a proactive role in the education of their children and continues to redefine and reshape Fatherhood in the United States. It is estimated that approximately 198,645 students enrolled in the School District Of Philadelphia will return to the classroom on Monday, 29 August 2022 – the first day of the 2022-2023 academic year. #metaglossia mundus
“El niño que no fue abrazado por su tribu, cuando sea adulto quemará la aldea para sentir su calor” (Proverbio africano). En estos días, la realidad de muchas ciudades refleja la violencia extrema en la que estamos inmersos los ciudadanos. Muertes de jóvenes que se explican a través de la “guerra narco”, vecinos que se esconden en sus casas a cierta hora de la tarde para no ser parte de una disputa entre delincuentes, balaceras por doquier a comercios, robos a mano armada, entre tantos modos de amedrentar una sociedad. Y lejos de ir encontrando una solución, aumenta la fragmentación social y la desconfianza para con el otro. La punta del ovillo para ir rompiendo esta trama, a mi entender, es que los niños sean parte de las políticas públicas y sean visibilizados como ciudadanos con derechos; a sabiendas de que, cuando no hay planificación en este sentido, el problema se manifiesta en adolescentes fuera de la escuela y en jóvenes fuera del sistema laboral. Entonces, son atraídos por prácticas que les reditúan dinero rápidamente en el marco de la delincuencia y que ponen en jaque a toda la sociedad, dejándola a la intemperie, a cielo abierto, sin reparo alguno. En este marco, la educación y la cultura son estratégicas para aportar algún cambio que vaya intentando recomponer la descomposición social. Más allá de la necesidad de que mejore la economía, a fin de reducir la falta de trabajo, y de consolidar medidas de los Ministerios de Seguridad -nacional y provinciales- que reduzcan y prevengan el delito, entre otras tantas líneas de acción posibles, se torna fundamental trabajar en el territorio con propuestas inclusivas para las infancias y las adolescencias.
Charles Tiayon:
"“El niño que no fue abrazado por su tribu, cuando sea adulto quemará la aldea para sentir su calor” (Proverbio africano). En estos días, la realidad de muchas ciudades refleja la violencia extrema en la que estamos inmersos los ciudadanos. Muertes de jóvenes que se explican a través de la “guerra narco”, vecinos que se esconden en sus casas a cierta hora de la tarde para no ser parte de una disputa entre delincuentes, balaceras por doquier a comercios, robos a mano armada, entre tantos modos de amedrentar una sociedad. Y lejos de ir encontrando una solución, aumenta la fragmentación social y la desconfianza para con el otro. La punta del ovillo para ir rompiendo esta trama, a mi entender, es que los niños sean parte de las políticas públicas y sean visibilizados como ciudadanos con derechos; a sabiendas de que, cuando no hay planificación en este sentido, el problema se manifiesta en adolescentes fuera de la escuela y en jóvenes fuera del sistema laboral. Entonces, son atraídos por prácticas que les reditúan dinero rápidamente en el marco de la delincuencia y que ponen en jaque a toda la sociedad, dejándola a la intemperie, a cielo abierto, sin reparo alguno." #metaglossia mundus
Quand la ville africaine tue le paysage, il vient le moment de le réinventer. Afin que l’urbanité pactise avec la nudité des lieux désertés pour réhabiliter le paysage dans son intacte majesté. S'il n'y a de véritable beauté dans le paysage que dans celui qu'on a perdu, faisant de nous des nostalgiques de la nature que nous avons détruite en ville; il y a certainement dans le paysage à construire, l'empreinte de la renaissance de cette nature porteuse de sens et de « vie ». Mais alors, les organismes d'Etat africains en charge de l'aménagement sauraient-ils redonner une âme à la ville en y construisant un « paysage vivant » ? Sauraient-ils se départir des « modèles » importés, plaqués et uniformisés à volonté pour y injecter un langage, qui donne au paysage de s'adresser au cœur humain ? Pour cela, il faudrait certainement, en accord avec les Goncourt, accepter que la nature ne soit jamais aussi présente que lorsque nous la sentons menacée et entamée de toute part, notamment par un déploiement architectural et urbanistique insensible au naturel. Il faut faire de la nature la puissance de la création paysagère néo-urbaine africaine. Aussi vrai, que l'arbre, selon le proverbe africain, suive toujours sa racine.
Charles Tiayon:
"Quand la ville africaine tue le paysage, il vient le moment de le réinventer. Afin que l’urbanité pactise avec la nudité des lieux désertés pour réhabiliter le paysage dans son intacte majesté. S'il n'y a de véritable beauté dans le paysage que dans celui qu'on a perdu, faisant de nous des nostalgiques de la nature que nous avons détruite en ville; il y a certainement dans le paysage à construire, l'empreinte de la renaissance de cette nature porteuse de sens et de « vie ». Mais alors, les organismes d'Etat africains en charge de l'aménagement sauraient-ils redonner une âme à la ville en y construisant un « paysage vivant » ? Sauraient-ils se départir des « modèles » importés, plaqués et uniformisés à volonté pour y injecter un langage, qui donne au paysage de s'adresser au cœur humain ? Pour cela, il faudrait certainement, en accord avec les Goncourt, accepter que la nature ne soit jamais aussi présente que lorsque nous la sentons menacée et entamée de toute part, notamment par un déploiement architectural et urbanistique insensible au naturel. Il faut faire de la nature la puissance de la création paysagère néo-urbaine africaine. Aussi vrai, que l'arbre, selon le proverbe africain, suive toujours sa racine." #metaglossia mundus
To warn of the tempest of civil unrest, as the UN, IMF, World Bank and the Bank for International Settlements have all done, is not to indulge in hyperbole and fear-mongering or to stir up trouble as toxic positivists have asserted. It is an acknowledgement of reality and a recognition of the need for the Government to take immediate steps to stave off the coming anarchy. Jamaica has had close to a decade of austerity for the impecunious many and socialism for the wealthy few. In-between, there have been the tumult of the pandemic, declining standard of living and loss of trust and confidence in the political and economic system without a serious protest akin to those which have broken out all over the globe. What protest there has been, has been directed towards, and contained in, therapeutic, self-destructive violence. There was a time when it was fashionable to talk about political consensus on economic reform, aka austerity, and social peace. The Minister of Health Dr Christopher Tufton once said that the deviant behaviour and extreme criminality the country is witnessing is a clear demonstration of a society in distress. The prime minister has described life for many people as "miserable". Public servants, for years demeaned, discredited, and disrespected, are champing at the bit. They have every right to be politically and morally outraged. What causes me concern is that Jamaica's economic and political elite, having convinced itself that there is no alternative to punishing austerity and rampant inequality, is so ideologically blinkered and lacking in ideas that it continues to lead the nation on a slow march to certain anomie. What is needed is a guided interest rate policy aimed at investment in the productive sectors of the economy, in MSMEs, in agriculture and manufacturing, in renewables, in education and health and in social infrastructure, to build resilience to climate change and to shore up the nation's defences against natural disasters. The IMF has warned that a natural disaster, if one were to occur, would cause protracted negative growth and large losses for banks and other financial institutions. The BOJ admits that the financial sector and its payments system would be badly harmed if a natural disaster were to occur. We have seen the enormous damage that a little flooding or drought can inflict and how vulnerable and unprepared the country is to weather events. But then the IMF will be waiting with a bailout package of further austerity as it had been in Sri Lanka and Ghana, to deal with man-made disasters. African proverb: There is no need to tell the blind man that the market is on fire. — Ambassador Emeritus Audley Rodriques served as Jamaica's head of mission in Venezuela, Kuwait, and South Africa.
Charles Tiayon:
"What is needed is a guided interest rate policy aimed at investment in the productive sectors of the economy, in MSMEs, in agriculture and manufacturing, in renewables, in education and health and in social infrastructure, to build resilience to climate change and to shore up the nation's defences against natural disasters. The IMF has warned that a natural disaster, if one were to occur, would cause protracted negative growth and large losses for banks and other financial institutions. The BOJ admits that the financial sector and its payments system would be badly harmed if a natural disaster were to occur. We have seen the enormous damage that a little flooding or drought can inflict and how vulnerable and unprepared the country is to weather events. But then the IMF will be waiting with a bailout package of further austerity as it had been in Sri Lanka and Ghana, to deal with man-made disasters. African proverb: There is no need to tell the blind man that the market is on fire. — Ambassador Emeritus Audley Rodriques served as Jamaica's head of mission in Venezuela, Kuwait, and South Africa." #metaglossia mundus
In any society of the world, language has been regarded as one of the vital connections that link humans. It acts as a channel through which ideas, thoughts, and feelings are shared among human. Most especially, language makes the world a global place to live in peace without being barbaric. This is why an African proverb asserted that the limit of people’s language limits their view of the world. Today, the entire world is now considered a global community, where no country can sustain in isolation without international relations. This explains why, in spite of the difference in races and cultures, every nation still tends to engage in foreign trade and global interactions. Meanwhile, the socio-economic interdependence and global alliances have necessitated the need to engage and communicate in a common language, usually a foreign language, especially in a multilingual nation like Nigeria. Therefore, the knowledge of foreign languages has become highly important in Nigeria and across nations that are known as the Third world Countries.
Charles Tiayon:
"In any society of the world, language has been regarded as one of the vital connections that link humans. It acts as a channel through which ideas, thoughts, and feelings are shared among human. Most especially, language makes the world a global place to live in peace without being barbaric. This is why an African proverb asserted that the limit of people’s language limits their view of the world. Today, the entire world is now considered a global community, where no country can sustain in isolation without international relations. This explains why, in spite of the difference in races and cultures, every nation still tends to engage in foreign trade and global interactions. Meanwhile, the socio-economic interdependence and global alliances have necessitated the need to engage and communicate in a common language, usually a foreign language, especially in a multilingual nation like Nigeria. Therefore, the knowledge of foreign languages has become highly important in Nigeria and across nations that are known as the Third world Countries." #metaglossia mundus
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