Quand deux femmes préparent le repas, il y aura certainement trop de sel (Proverbe Luo – Kenya).î When two women prepare the meal, there will surely be too much salt (Luo proverb – Kenya).| African Heritage
As we celebrate the life of this great fighter for Kenyan democracy, we will remember him by his own words. Below are a few… Let Odinga’s political legacy continue. Let’s never give up the fight for our freedom; it may take a long time, but never give up! ====== On how the treatment of those … Continue reading Raila Odinga in His Own Words| African Heritage
As we have seen before, many African kings prohibited the sale of foreign alcohol on their soil. They could sense the harmful effect of alcohol on their men and on the society as a whole. They could also foresee the destruction of the soul of their societies via this foreign alcohol like Native Americans saw … Continue reading Ban on the Sale of Foreign Alcohol in Lesotho in 1854| African Heritage
It is with sadness that we heard about the news of Raila Odinga‘s passing yesterday, on October 15th. It makes one wonder if, when one fights for the true freedom of Africa, one dies without ever getting in power? or killed in power for their principles? Is one just supposed to accompany democracy? Raila Odinga … Continue reading So Long to Raila Odinga, Fighter to the End for Kenyan Democracy| African Heritage
Back in March 2025, the country of Lesotho was suddenly thrown in the spotlight when American President Donald Trump made a dismissive remark during a speech to Congress, saying « nobody has ever heard of » Lesotho while criticizing U.S. foreign aid spending. The comments sparked backlash from Lesotho’s government and prompted many to visit … Continue reading King Moshoeshoe I: The First King of the Kingdom of Lesotho| African Heritage
Quem pisa o pé pede desculpa, mas quem pisa o coração não larga (Provérbio Ovimbundu – Angola) Celui qui marche sur le pied, s’excuse, mais celui qui marche sur le coeur, ne le lâche pas (Proverbe Ovimbundu – Angola). The one who walks on the foot, apologizes, but the one who walks on the heart, … Continue reading Quand Pardonner ? / When to Forgive ?| African Heritage
At the United Nations (UN) general assembly last month, Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah unveiled the long strides and historic milestones that the country has been making: women make up 5…| African Heritage
9 posts published by Dr. Y. during September 2025| African Heritage
Mandume Ya Ndemufayo, the king of the Cuanhama (Oukwanyama) principal subgroup of the Ovambo in Southern Angola, was one of the last and most important resistance leader against Portuguese conquest in Angola [Mandume and the Ovambo Resistance to Portuguese Colonialism in Angola]. By the size of his army, he could be compared to Samori Touré, but he did … Continue reading Who/What killed Mandume, the Last Resistant to Portuguese Colonization in Angola| African Heritage
This Thursday, September 25, 2025, the former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was given a 5-year jail sentence after being found guilty of criminal conspiracy in a case related to millions of euros of illicit funds from the late Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi. The Paris criminal court acquitted him of all other charges, including passive … Continue reading Former French President, Nicolas Sarkozy, gets 5-year Sentence for Corruption Linked to Libya| African Heritage
Africa had an awesome show at the World Athletics Championships last week, which took place in Tokyo, Japan, from Sept 13 to 21. First of all, congratulations to Botswana which cemented its place b…| African Heritage
Nigeria is at it again, this time in Basketball. The Nigerian Women’s Basketball team, D’Tigress, won the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship in Cote d’Ivoire this past wee…| African Heritage
The semi-finals for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) is taking place today, Tuesday July 22 in Morocco. By the way, as a parenthesis, why are we still calling stuff a year behi…| African Heritage
