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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica Jun 12

    How does a stick protect women in Ethiopia?pic.twitter.com/NG3baVrrSA

    7:51 AM - 12 Jun 2018
    • 223 Retweets
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    13 replies 223 retweets 382 likes
      1. Emily Mogeni‏ @NyAKeRaRio9 Jun 12
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        This type of culture should be adopted by other African communities where women are harrassed and violently attacked by their husbands.

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      1. Queen_of_zeSouth‏ @majoriebubs Jun 15
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        There are 60 tribes in Ethiopia only 1 follow this custom so don't speak for all Ethiopian women

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      1. GC Williams‏ @TamPogodotcomGC Jun 12
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        BBC Some of the most Beautiful Women are in Africa . But ! BBCAfrica don't show you these Beautiful Women of Africa . There are alot!!! 50 large cities in Africa and all these beautiful women!pic.twitter.com/TOcLJPKd7Y

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      1. GC Williams‏ @TamPogodotcomGC Jun 12
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        @BBCAfrica time for you to focus on the Technology and Business of the 50 large cities of Africa. I get so sick of see negative information on Africa. White News Media acts like nothing positive happen in Africa. This is a White Lie!!!!!pic.twitter.com/kIGBX0EDgJ

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      1. GC Williams‏ @TamPogodotcomGC Jun 12
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Why is it the BBC African News will said very little about the 50 large cities of Africa and 29 stock exchanges in Africa cities . BBCAfricanNews are you afraid to let the world know Africa will be the next World Super Power!pic.twitter.com/3pLhoSHRUE

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      2. antonieta‏ @antonieta676 Jun 15
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @OfAfricaMag

        Beauty, wisdom and social harmony the African way. I'm just so proud!

        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
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      1. Zinabu Tekle Gari‏ @ZinabuGari Oct 10
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        I love it.

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      1. Esmu Sa‏ @ebnugalib4 Sep 28
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @SuusiiKiyya

        wow our culture OROMIA #Ethiopia

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      1. Elias Idris‏ @EliasIdris7 Sep 24
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        @SuusiiKiyya Thank you.oromia

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      1. Baba Kaka‏ @BabaKaka20 Aug 15
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        @bilalemina

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      1. James NYAHUNDE‏ @NyahundeJames Jun 13
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Checks and balances to safeguard women from GBV

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      1. GC Williams‏ @TamPogodotcomGC Jun 12
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Some of the most Beautiful Women are in Africa . But ! BBCAfrica don't show you these Beautiful Women of Africa . There are alot!!! 50 large cities in Africa and all these beautiful women!pic.twitter.com/HQSl4Vzqvd

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        Some of the most Beautiful Women are in Africa . But ! BBCAfrica don't show you these Beautiful Women of Africa . There are alot!!! 50 large cities in Africa and all these beautiful women!pic.twitter.com/0nGE4CrzZz

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