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'Address in Capetown' It was in February 1990 that Mandela, just released from prison, made his first public speech in 27 years at the Parade, Cape Town. He ended his speech with the same words he closed his 1964 speech -- still believing in an ideal he was prepared to die for. Intensify the struggle We have waited too long for our freedom. We can no longer wait. Now is the time to intensify the struggle on all fronts. To relax our efforts now would be a mistake which generations to come will not be able to forgive. The sight of freedom looming on the horizon should encourage us to redouble our efforts. It is only through disciplined mass action that our victory can be assured. We call on our white compatriots to join us

 Nelson Mandela - Nobel Lecture Your Majesty the King, Your Royal Highness, Esteemed Members of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Honourable Prime Minister, Madame Gro Harlem Brundtland, Ministers, Members of Parliament and Ambassadors, Fellow Laureate, Mr. F.W. de Klerk, Distinguished Guests, Friends, Ladies and Gentlemen, I extend my heartfelt thanks to the Norwegian Nobel Committee for elevating us to the status of a Nobel Peace Prize winner. I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate my compatriot and fellow laureate, State President F.W. de Klerk, on his receipt of this high honour. Together, we join two distinguished South Africans, the late Chief Albert Lutuli and His Grace Archbishop Desmond Tutu , to whose seminal contributions to the peaceful struggle against the evil system of apartheid you paid well-deserved

Yemisi Adeolu The Federal Government says Nigerians from are united in their resolve to defeat the Boko Haram terrorist group. Amb. Hussein Abdullahi, former Under-Secretary, Regions and International Organisations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated this while delivering Nigeria’s statement on ‘Measures to Eliminate International Terrorism’ at the UN headquarters, New York. Abdullahi regretted that Nigeria was confronted with the challenge of terrorism as manifested in the brutality of Boko Haram activities against the population.

African Dance is a high-spirited, fun, high-powered rhythmic dance experience for anyone who loves to dance. Dancing is an important aspect of African life. Throughout the varied countries of that vast continent, dance is used not only as a form of recreation and entertainment, but more important, it teaches social patterns and values to the members of the community. African dance has traditionally played an essential role in the culture of the tribes. Much more than entertainment, dances communicate emotions, celebrate rites of passage, and help strengthen the bonds between members

Traditionally most of Africa cuisines use a combination of locally cereal grains, available fruits and vegetables, as well as meat and milk products. In some parts of the Africa, the traditional diet features a preponderance of curd, fresh and healthy vegetables, whey and products milk. In much of Tropical Africa areas, milk of cow cannot be produced locally because is rare .Depending on the region of this continent, there are also sometimes quite significant and a lot of differences in the drinking and eating habits throughout the Africa’s many populations: the Horn of Africa,

Africa Convergence: Towards Africa's economic growth To surpass the current physical and mental borders which are hindering the development of the African continent, meeting the digital challenge to achieve an Integrated and sustainable economy for growth. This was the issue on the agenda of the second Africa Convergence Conference was attended by about 30 speakers from all sectors of activity and about 300 CEO s for an unprecedented dialogue on the future of the continent. Also on the table for discussion was : regional integration,

Types of African clothing Nowadays, there are two types of African clothing . There is traditional African clothing and Modern African clothing usually referred to as African fashion. As Africa is a big continent made up of different countries, different kinds of people, culture, languages, food, clothing etc, we would cover only the popular African clothing for now. Traditional African clothing It seems most of the Traditional African attires we see and hear of today are from the Western part of Africa such as Ghana and Nigeria. Aso oke: people usually refer to aso oke, as the traditional Yoruba women's garment. It consists of four parts: §   Buba - Yoruba blouse §   Iro - a wrap skirt §   Gele - head tie §   Iborun or Ipele - shawl or shoulder sash Aso oke hat:  is a traditional   Yoruba  hat that is made of hand woven  African  fabric. Boubou or bubu :   is one of the names for a flowing wide sleeved robe . This can be worn by both male and

 Introduction - African Clothing The African continent is a wonderfully diverse place with an incredible array of people, animals, and places. Traditional African garb is as diverse as the African continent itself. From the loose-fitting outer robe called Djellaba worn by men and women in North Africa to the bright and colorful Madiba shirts worn in South Africa there is an incredible variety of clothes. Archaeologist estimate people in Africa started wearing clothes soon after the first homo sapiens evolved approximately 180,000 years ago.  This was probably out of necessity due to the start of the ice age and the need to stay warm. These early clothes were usually made from leather or fur. Over thousands of years African clothing has evolved to where it is today. Most of the clothing is beautiful, rich in color and design, and made from the natural resources available to the people. Materials Used to Make African Garb Traditional African clothing is made