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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica Jan 30

    Shannon-Ogbani Abeda is a Canadian-born skier, but will be flying the flag for Eritrea at next month's Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. He explains how his parents encouraged him in the sport...pic.twitter.com/EfVZafoXCy

    9:44 PM - 30 Jan 2018
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    • London Politics PLOW Habtu Yemane Keleta LONGLIVEJOCC Λ₭ŖΔM̀ Jerry SAMI #MFEAUK #EastAfricanExcellence #EastAfricanMade Daniel L Ballif
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      2. AMB. Beyene Russom‏ @BeyeneRussom Jan 31
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        I'm humbled & proud z way this Eritrean Canadian athlete talked to BBC about his heritage & roots, his parents, country people, Eri-Government with such patriotism, so beautifully, so confidently & in one go. May many emulate you! Viva Shannon! All the best!

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      1. Nighsti Abraha‏ @GualErey Jan 31
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        You are a pride🇪🇷 We're proud of you and wish you all the very best! #Eritrea #Africa #ShannonAbeda 🇪🇷🇪🇷🇪🇷 #PyeongChang2018 #WinterOlympics2018 #SouthKorea ⛷🏿⛷🏿 @CBCNews

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      1. Yafet Z‏ @ZYafet Jan 31
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        The fact that his story has been ignored by BBC Tigryina says a lot about their anti-Eritrea bias. Those employed by @BBC @willintune are showing us that they can not objectively cover #Eritrea . The BBC's stand against Eritrea is a loss to the corporation.

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      1. Petros Berhe‏ @petros_berhe Jan 31
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @samsom_berhane

        Very proud of you #Shannon-ogbani Abeda! Humbly & whole heartedly wish you all the very best in your event @ Winter Olympics & beyond! Pride of your family / #Eritrea!

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      1. Bango ዓወት ንሓፋሽ  🇪🇷‏ @Bango13205138 Jan 31
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Good luck Shannon 🇪🇷💪pic.twitter.com/iWzIux2e6u

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      1. Tsegereda‏ @TTkidane Feb 1
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        God bless anbessa 🇪🇷🇪🇷good luck

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      1. Daniel Bérhé‏ @DejenEPLF Jan 31
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @MewaelEritrea

        Proud of him! #Eritrea 🇪🇷 I wish him good luck on the Olympic! 🙏🏽🌹🙏🏽

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      1. SemiSol  🇪🇷‏ @semimesfin Jan 31
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @Bango13205138

        Love him!!! 🇪🇷🇪🇷🇪🇷🇪🇷🇪🇷

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      1. Tsehai Hadgu‏ @tsehai_hadgu Feb 6
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Good luck Shannon-Ogbani Abeda🇪🇷#Eritrea

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      1. Handro geday‏ @Kebrone21Yacob Feb 4
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Wow Thanks Good luck

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      1. Amanuel Zermariam‏ @aozermar Feb 1
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Good luck brother!!

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      1. Mike Hiwnet‏ @EllamellaMg Feb 1
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        we r always proud abt every Eritrean in The world specialy wenn thay represent our #Eritrea 'n Flag

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      1. @aweisgabow‏ @Awesgabow Jan 30
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Though the behaviour can be bent at any angle, the genetic is never changes & that is why we marry our same descent.

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