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Dec. 22, 1971

Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) is founded by French medical veterans of Biafra

On December 22nd 1971, Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) was founded by French doctors and journalists in response to the Biafran famine during the Nigerian Civil War. Their mission was to provide medical care across borders, regardless of race, religion, or political affiliation.

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Proverb

"When sickness is cured, the foolish man forgets the doctor who cured him"

Fools forget those that did them a good deed.

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Geography

Land of the Igbo (Ala Igbo)

Ala Igbo, the Land of the Igbo, is a region rich in history, cultural depth, and enduring community life. European regimes called them 'ungovernable,' but the Igbo are shaped by centuries of self-governance and creative expression.

At its spiritual core is Ala, the earth goddess, …

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Word

ọ̀kpū̀ (awkp-oo)

Ọ̀kpū̀ bụ ihe e ji kpuchie isi mmadụ, nke nwere ike ịbụ nke eji eme emume, nke ọrụ, ma ọ bụ nke igosipụta ọnọdụ.

Okpu is a cap or hat worn on the head, which may serve ceremonial, occupational, or status-related purposes.

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