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Suffa to World News@quokk.auEnglish · 7 months ago

Push to rename South Africa 'Azania' sparks debate over historical roots

www.ewn.co.za

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Push to rename South Africa 'Azania' sparks debate over historical roots

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Suffa to World News@quokk.auEnglish · 7 months ago
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While the ATM pushes to rename the country Azania, critics argue the name lacks roots in indigenous South African history.
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    7 months ago

    Cool name though.

    plus, we need more ways to correctly date old maps/globes.

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