Historical Events
- 1954 – Gamal Abdel Nasser seizes power in Egypt and appoints himself Prime Minister.
- 1972 – East African Airways Flight 720 crashes during a rejected takeoff from Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, killing 43.
- 1973 – Haile Gebrselassie, an Ethiopian runner, is born.
- 1980 - Zimbabwe gains independence from the British.
- 1982 - Zimbabwe's capital Salisbury is renamed Harare after the Shona chief Neharawa.
- 1905 - Nkosi Sikelel’iAfrica composer, Enoch Sontonga dies.
- 2015 - A ship carrying more than 800 migrants from Africa sinks in the Mediterranean off Libya; only about 30 people are rescued.
- World Heritage Day - Encourages us to celebrate all the world’s cultures and to bring awareness to important cultural monuments and sites.
Proverb of the Day
Nyri kunto meeta baakono nya wo nyandin aah buka keno banbotii (Mandinka)
Translation
However long a wood spends in a river, it cannot turn into a crocodile.
Interpretation
It's important to remember that our heritage and roots are an essential part of who we are. While it can be tempting to abandon them in the pursuit of modernism and rational thoughts, doing so can leave us feeling disconnected and unfulfilled.
It's natural to look to others for inspiration and guidance, but we should never forget that our uniqueness is what makes us special. Embracing our heritage and roots can help us discover who we truly are and what we stand for. So don't be afraid to be different and embrace your identity - you have the power to create a life that is authentically yours!
