June 1, 2026

June 2026 African Proverb of the Month They are about to burn the fresh (wet) firewood, what will happen to the dry ones Sukuma (Tanzania) Proverb

Jalindobhaka ni ndoto ali njumu ginehe (Sukuma) Zinawaka zilizombish, itakuwaje kwa zile kavu (Swahili) Ils s’apprêtent à brûler le bois de chauffage frais (humide); qu’adviendra-t-il alors […]
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May 5, 2026

May 2026 African Proverb of the Month The heart of the leader is the pod of the groundnut that hides a lot of things Lega (DRC) Proverb

Mutima wa mwâmi mwema wabisa byîngi. (Lega) Moyo wa kiongozi ni ganda la karanga ambalo huficha mambo mengi. (Swahili) Le cœur du chef c’est la gousse d’arachide qui cache beaucoup de choses. (French) The heart of the leader is the pod of the groundnut that hides a lot of things. (English)     Lega (DRC) Proverb   Background, Meaning and […]
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