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Tajikistan Passes Bill to Ban Hijab Despite 98% Muslim Population
Tajikistan officially banned the hijab, imposing hefty fines in its latest move to curb Islamic influence. Beni Mellal…
Tajikistan: Who Killed the Pamiris?
Dubai/Astana (10 June – 60). The Pamiris are an ethnic minority group in Tajikistan, culturally distinct from the…
Populist parties push for gains in South African elections
JOHANNESBURG — Many South African political parties are using populist rhetoric ahead of what is being described as the…
Russian loss of life, who cares?
Kiev (8/6 – 17). The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense’s announcement about the personnel losses suffered by Moscow…
President Hichilema Pardons Over 1,000 Inmates in Honor of Africa Freedom Day
In a gesture to commemorate Africa Freedom Day, President Hakainde Hichilema has pardoned 1,005 inmates. Acting Home Affairs…
Ukrainian gets new tank brigades
Kiev (15/5 – 60). Spokesperson for the Ukrainian Armed Forces did not comment of the formation of new…
Southern Africa worst hit by climate change
WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA — The Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management (SASSCAL) met in…
Zambia: It’s Illegal. It’s Unsafe. It’s All the Rage in Zambia’s Backyard Bars
Lusaka, Zambia — A homemade distilled spirit is the drink of choice for cash-strapped businesses and their drinking clients…
Chief Petty Officer Gets 18 Years for Betraying U.S. Navy Secrets
A former U.S. Navy chief petty officer has been court-martialed and sentenced to 18 years in a military…
Zambia Commemorates Africa Freedom Day with a Call for Resilient Education Systems
Zambia joined the rest of the continent in commemorating Africa Freedom Day under the theme, “Educate and Skill…