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Athena Kugblenu
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Comedian'n'writer. I take my coffee like I take my power. Pan-Africanist. Bun da @ukhomeoffice Mgmt: SophieChapmanTalent.com / Vicky Hopewell: sueterryvoices.com
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COMMENT: Acknowledging past wrongdoings should not be seen as a sign of weakness. In fact, learning from them is admirable. History profoundly influences the present and shapes the future, writes Tomi Oladipo.

Colonial crimes are not ancient history and must be acknowledged
Colonial crimes are not ancient history and must be acknowledged

Those who reject even the notion of an apology for colonial atrocities see it as an act of humiliation, rather than an expression of humility. But learning from your past is admirable. And critical. O...

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Burkina Faso and Mali may pay Rosatom to build nuclear plants. But why indenture yourself when energy emancipation is staring you in the face?

Russia cajoles solar powers into turning backs on sun
Russia cajoles solar powers into turning backs on sun

Burkina Faso and Mali may pay Rosatom to build nuclear plants. But why indenture yourself when energy emancipation is staring you in the face?

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my favourite bits of tennis commentary are the very specific details of life story that commentators know about the friends, family and staff in the players' boxes

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oh dear. I think Alcaraz v Chardy is going to be quick match

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lemme get this straight. I want people to follow me on Blue Sky but they can only follow me if I send them an invite link that I don't currently have?

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when i post the same content on bluesky that i post on twitter

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All Protocol Observed Welcome to Issue 131 of The Continent. Forgive our ignorance, but we always thought surfing was an American thing. We were wrong.

The cover of issue of 131 of The Continent with the words “Surf Senegal” in the style of vintage travel posters.
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Surfing culture is not new to West Africa’s coastlines. But with its perfect location – on the westernmost point of the continent, in reach of both northern and southern hemisphere swells – Senegal is riding a wave of renewed enthusiasm for the sport.

Senegal rides the waves
Senegal rides the waves

Surfing culture is not new to West Africa’s coastlines. But with its perfect location, Senegal is riding a wave of renewed enthusiasm for the sport.

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wow. i already feel calmer on here. have a great day

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Athena Kugblenu
@athenakugblenu.bsky.social
Comedian'n'writer. I take my coffee like I take my power. Pan-Africanist. Bun da @ukhomeoffice Mgmt: SophieChapmanTalent.com / Vicky Hopewell: sueterryvoices.com
521 followers16 following5 posts