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Khoekhoe

The Khoekhoe trace their origins, with archaeological evidence, as far back as 40,000 years.Today, they number about 1 million, and live in Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa.

Historically, they have had to face pressure for expanding Bantu communities and repressive European colonists.

The arrival of …

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Geography

Land of the Yoruba (Ile Yoruba)

Ile Yoruba, the Land of the Yoruba, has long existed alongside Ala Igbo, with a shared history shaped by trade routes, conflict, and moments of cooperation.

While Yoruba societies often developed strong central kingdoms like Ile-Ife and Oyo, the Igbo leaned toward more decentralized, community-based …

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Proverb

"When a son of the land does something bad, he is forcibly dragged through his father's courtyard"

The actions of one person will reflect on friends and relatives

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History

Dec. 22, 1971

Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) is founded by French medical veterans of Biafra

On December 22nd 1971, Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) was founded by French doctors and journalists in response to the Biafran famine during the Nigerian Civil War. Their mission was to provide medical care across borders, regardless of race, religion, or political affiliation.

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