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  UWR: DENIS ANDABAN Many developing countries in Africa have been saddled with an aged long political rhetoric of self-sufficiency, reliance, and economic independence as the desired development model. Literature is replete with discussions on how African countries can develop through homegrown solutions to the myriads of development predicaments facing the continent. All these discussions end at nothing. I recall some of the rhetorics from many African leaders and wish to quote just a few. 1."Self-reliance is the key to African development. We must stop begging and start building." - Julius Nyerere, former President of Tanzania 2. "The era of African dependence on foreign aid is over. We must now focus on self-reliance and internal resource mobilization." - Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of Nigeria 3. "African solutions for African problems. We must take ownership of our development and stop relying on external solutions." - Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, ...

 In a heartwarming display of affection and generosity, Mr. Saanaa B. Thomas Assembly Member for Sombo East Electoral area celebrated Valentine's Day with students in the Electoral area. This thoughtful gesture brought joy and excitement to the young minds, making their day truly special. As part of his outreach program, Mr. Thomas visited several schools in the area, distributing educational materials to the students. The beneficiaries of his kindness included: - Guree Primary School, which received a football and 10 sets of school uniforms. - Piree Primary School, which also received a football and 10 sets of school uniforms. - Kangu Primary School, Sombo Primary (B), and Sombo R/C (A) Junior High School, each receiving 10 sets of school uniforms. - Sombo R/C Junior High School, which received a set of drawing instruments for teachers' use. - Sombo Senior High School, which received a globe, 3 dusters, and 100 pens. Mr. Thomas's selfless act is a shining example of the tr...