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EDITOR's note

ou don’t have to squint or strain yourself
mentally to know that Algeria has great-
Yness in her or that her people are filled
with courage, passion and dedication. Wheth-
er it’s how they play the beautiful game, that
has seen them secure them good international
standing - or how they caused the fall of the
4th Republic in France, during the Algerian
War of Independence, exposing the brutality of
that regime to the world... or how they bravely
stood up against an aging dictator in 2019-2020
to push for change in their beloved nation. Or
whether it is the numerous other untold stories
of the people of this northern Afrikan strong-
hold. If any nation has demonstrated the ability
to push against limitations, Algeria is a great
example.

Afrikan nations are, in every way, like children
in a family, each one has a unique personality,
experiences and appearance - yet each child’s
story says to the other family members what
is possible and what dangers or ills can exist.
I put it to you that our sister, Algeria, says to
Afrika and Afrikans: No more cowardice. No
more shrinking back. Push and reach for the
best. Break down and crush the limiting bar-
riers. It is possible. I also put it to you that Al-
geria, just like every other Afrikan nation also
says to Afrika and Afrikans: we can do it - but
only if we do it TOGETHER!

As exhausting and wearying the war of attri-
tion has been against our hearts and minds...
a war waged by those who seek to keep us
down and disoriented, that was just our train-
ing ground to strengthen us. They dared mess
with us? Now, let’s show them what we can do.
Break out!
Chioma Phillips

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