Monday, December 4, 2017
Monday, November 27, 2017
The Struggles of the Migrants
While crossing the Mediterranean at least 31 migrants were killed off the coast of Libya. Among those who die are children. Due to the mild weather conditions and calm water, many migrants have been leaving Libya and sailing to Europe. From the shipwreck, about 180 people were rescued from the water. Throughout the week the Libyan coastguard rescued about 250 people and the Italy coastguard rescued 1,100 people. The boat sunk off the shores of Garabulli, 37 miles east of the Libyan capital, Tripoli. The people were taken to Tripoli’s naval base. The “International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Friday that at least 33,000 people are reported to have died or gone missing between 2000 and 2017 - making crossing the Mediterranean the world's "deadliest journey" for migrants”. During this year, about 3000 migrants are believed to have drowned by trying to cross the Mediterranean to Europe.
Most people have been fleeing due to war and famine. Since 2015 more than 1,008,616 refugees have fled from Syria, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Most of those refugees are children.
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Interesting Facts about Algeria
About 90% of Algeria is desert and is the largest African country and is the ten largest in the world. It has the largest natural supply of gas in the North Africa. In 1830, the French invaded and capture Algeria. Between 1830 and 1872 the Algerian population decreased by about 1/3 because of a disease epidemics and violence. By 1875, the French won the invasion of Algeria, an estimated 825,000 indigenous Algerians were killed. Algeria’s population increased from 1.5 million to 11 million people in 1960. In May 1954, a civil war broke out against the French occupants it was known as the Setif and Guelma massacre. The tensions between the two-population exploded which began the Algerian War. Hundreds of thousands of Algerians were killed and hundreds of thousands injured. In March 1962 Algeria gained complete independence from France. On July 1, 1962, Algeria declared self-determination referendum. There have been reports of violation of media freedom, freedom of press, protest, and assembly. Homosexuality is also illegal in Algeria. If one of capture displaying homosexual behavior they can be sent to prison for two years. Algeria has the highest cost of living in North Africa. “The left half of the Algeria flag is green and the right side is white. There are a red crescent and red star in the middle of the Algerian flag. The green color represents Islam and the white represents purity. The crescent of the Algerian flag has become an Islamic symbol” (Quora).
Saturday, October 28, 2017
Money Pox
On September 22nd, 2017, the NAN reported that
there has been suspected cases of Monkey pox disease in Nigeria. Monkey pox is an
infectious disease that begins with fever, headache, muscle pains, swollen
lymph node and feeling tired constantly. Overtime rash, blister and scabs being
to appear all over the body. Money pox is spread if an animal bite or scratch a
person, when handling bush meat, through body fluids, or being in contact with
someone with the disease. Money pox look like chickenpox. 10% of people die
from the infect. Smallpox is known to prevent infection and cidofovir is used
to treat it. Money Pox was first identified in 1958 while experiment monkeys in
labs. In 1970, the first cases of human Money Pox was reported in the Democratic
Republic of the Congo. In 2003, the United States experience and outbreak that
was spread with store bought rodents imported from Gambian.
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Nigerian University Hires Snake Charmers
After the death of a student in a university in north-west Nigeria, the university is hiring a snake charmer to get rid of the snakes. But this is not the first time a snake charmer has been hired. Suleman Kankara, the dean of students hired a snake charmer in the pass due to snake reports. Snake Charmers are common in northern part Nigeria, they normal participate in the street performance. Snake Charming is a common practice in South Asian countries. Snake Charmers play the flute to enchant the snake. They use their bare hands to handle cobras and used them in the audience. Snake Charmers are not attacked by the snakes/cobras even though they are aroused. “Special powers, charms, or medicines” are normally associated with snake charmers.
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Unusual African Delicacies
Mopane:
Is
a weird South African food that is full of protein. Mopane are large
caterpillars that’s cooked with curry are described as a plainly delicious.
Mopane worms must be de-spined and then sun dried. They are plucked from trees
and brushes then the guts are squeezed out being it is boiled with ingredients
like garlic and tomatoes. Mopane Worms are eaten straight out the pot or pan.
People say that it tastes like chicken. Mopane Worm is eaten in South Africa,
Zimbabwe and Botswana.
Ostrich Omelet
Another
unusual delicacy is ostrich eggs. They can be weigh up to three pounds and is
the equivalent to a 24 chicken eggs. Ostrich Omelet is normally eaten with
families or friends and no one ever dares to eat it alone. Besides eating
ostrich omelet in South Africa the
Ostrich egg is also used to cure hangovers.
Termites
In
rural South Africa, termites are eaten as a main source of protein. They are
healthier than popcorn or crisps, after it is slow-roasted. Termites are also
placed in sandwiches.
Ox Tongue
The Ox Tongue on average weighs 1.3
kilograms. The tongue is sliced up and fried and then placed in a sandwich. It is used to make soup and stew.
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