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Congo Charting New Energy Paths: Congo Brazzaville Independence Day

Aug 14, 2021 09:00AM ● By Oga Africa

Happy Independence Day, Congo Brazzaville! On August 15th, 1960, this central African country gained independence from France. Today we are honoring the country by exploring initiatives that are propelling access to energy in the country.

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Central African Republic Independence Day: What Corruption and Civil War Has Disrupted

Aug 12, 2021 11:00AM ● By Oga Africa

Happy Independence Day, Central African Republic (CAR). On August 13th, 1960, this central African country gained independence from France. Today we explore the country’s people and culture, and how they have been affected by the ongoing armed conflict.

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The Life and Legacy of Idriss Deby: Chad Independence Day

Aug 11, 2021 11:00AM ● By Oga Africa

Happy Independence Day, Chad. On August 11th, 1960, this north-central African country gained independence from the French. Today we are exploring the life and legacy of the former president of Chad, Iddris Deby.

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Exploring Delicious Ivorian Cuisine on Ivory Coast Independence Day

Aug 06, 2021 09:30AM ● By Oga Africa

Happy Independence Day, Ivory Coast! On August 6th, 1960, this Francophone West African country gained independence from the French. Today we are exploring the cuisine of Ivory Coast, also known as Côte d’Ivoire.

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Jamaica’s Runners Steal the Show at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Aug 05, 2021 09:37AM ● By Oga Africa

Happy Independence Day, Jamaica! On August 6th, 1962, this Caribbean country gained independence from the British. Today we are honoring Jamaican Olympians who are going for and achieving the gold at the Tokyo Olympics.

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Burkina Faso Independence: The Story of Princess Yennega, a Mamprusi from Northern Ghana who Birthed the Mossi Tribe of Burkina Faso

Aug 04, 2021 09:30AM ● By Oga Africa

Happy Independence Day, Burkina Faso! On August 5th, 1960, this West African country gained independence from France. Today we are exploring the story and legend of Princess Yennega, a Mamprusi woman from present-day northern Ghana whose son founded the Mossi kingdom of Burkina Faso.

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A Peek Inside the Wodaabe Tribe’s Culture and Gewerol Mating Rituals on Niger Independence Day

Aug 02, 2021 02:40PM ● By Oga Africa

Happy Independence Day, Niger! On August 3rd, 1960, this West African country gained independence from the French. To celebrate the country’s independence, we are exploring the Wodaabe tribe’s culture and the fascinating Gewerol mating rituals.

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Exploring the Fon Kingdom of Dahomey Kingdom on Benin Independence Day

Jul 31, 2021 07:30PM ● By Oga Africa

Happy Independence Day, Benin! On August 1st, 1975, this West African country gained independence from the French. We are honoring this country’s independence by exploring the legacy of the Dahomey Kingdom.

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Liberian Independence Day: Exploring Liberia’s History and Cuisine

Jul 26, 2021 04:11PM ● By Oga Africa

Happy Independence Day, Liberia! On July 26th, 1847, this African country gained independence from the United States. We are celebrating Liberian independence by exploring the West African country’s history and cuisine.

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Maldives Independence Day: The African Origins of the ‘Boduberu’ Art Form

Jul 26, 2021 10:00AM ● By Oga Africa

Happy Independence Day, Maldives! On July 26th, 1965, this Southeast Asian archipelago country gained independence from the United Kingdom. Today we are exploring the African art form that found a place in Maldivian culture. Let’s jump right in!

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