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US mulls new travel bans against over 40 countries
According to a report US diplomatic and security officials have drafted a list of the countries targeted, with varied travel bans for three categories.
Revisiting neglected histories: the lost narratives of Africa and China
Explore the often-overlooked historical ties between Africa and China, as we delve into the legacy of Admiral Zheng He and the importance of inclusive education in understanding our shared past.
Khadijah Omar makes history as the first Hijabi woman to be crowned Miss Universe Somalia 2024
Khadijah Omar was crowned Miss Universe Somalia 2024 in September, making her the first ever Hijabi woman to grace the Miss Universe stage and represent Somalia at the 73rd Miss Universe competition.
Somalia: Fallout over Mogadishu attack
Tony Ademiluyi explores the history of Al-Shabaab and its impact on East Africa in the wake of the recent upsurge in terror attacks in Somalia.
Ethical conduct the key to restoring citizens’ confidence
Armed forces and intelligence, not the police were prioritised in the 1990s negotiations, hence resistance to change became stronger in the South African Police Service (SAPS). This has led to the continued involvement of senior police officials in serious crimes, the writer says.
Cape Town Port ranked the worst in the world for 2023 - World Bank
A new report by the World Bank and S&P Global ranked South Africa’s ports and it does not look good.
On this day, April 12
The Union Jack flies over Church Square in Pretoria, the first Space Shuttle mission blasts off, Yuri Gagarin becomes the first person to orbit Earth, and Captain Phillips is freed
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Real people, real stories – more than just dates and boring facts
On this day in history, January 4
Real people, real stories – more than just dates and boring facts
Russia’s Putin keeps his word on the free supply of grain to Africa
Putin made the announcement in the wake of a barrage of unprecedented economic sanctions imposed by the West on his country, following the outbreak of the war in Ukraine
Kenya Airways to resume weekly flights to Somalia
The resumption follows the temporary suspension in August 2020 to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus.
UN rehabilitates Somali airport to ease air travel
The UNSOS said on Saturday that passengers using the Shati-Gaduud International Airport in Baidoa, the largest city in Southwest State, are now enjoying better and safer services.
MrBeast criticised for building 100 wells in Africa for YouTube clout
The popular YouTuber built wells in Kenya, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Somalia and Cameroon.
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On this day in history, August 28
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On this day in history, August 19
Significant and interesting moments in time with a South African angle, from this day in history