Do you want to travel to the UK from Uganda, Kenya or Rwanda in 2021? Here’s how I did it! These East African countries – and many more around the world – are currently classified as Red List meaning that if you travel directly to England from a Red List country, you will need to spend a mandatory 10 days in government quarantine. This will cost you a formidable £1,750. Few of us have that money, hence a longer route to the UK through a third country is one option. Here is my story: Disclaimer: don’t rely on everything I…
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Issued on: 13/08/2021 – 14:32Modified: 13/08/2021 – 14:34 An Algerian prosecutor has ordered an investigation into the death of a man who was lynched by a mob after being accused of setting fires that devastated the region, Algeria’s official APS news agency said. Wildfires in Algeria have killed at least 69 people through the mountainous Berber region.The killing took place in Larbaa Nath Irathen, in the Tizi Ouzou district, one of the worst hit by the fires. The victim was identified as 38-year-old Djamel Ben Ismail.The local prosecutor issued a statement carried by APS on Thursday “following videos on Wednesday…
Nigeria is on fire and the citizens are amused.– Dele Giwa And I must tell my storyto nudge and awaken themthat sleepamong my people.– Odia Ofeimun Sound Sultan—the stage name for the legendary Olanrewaju Abdul-Ganiu Fasasi of Naija Ninja (how his brand and label was known)—has saturated social media since July 11th when he succumbed to death at the age of 44. Sultan was born in Jos, Plateau State, the fourth born in a family of five. He was vastly talented and his passion for arts encompassed other mediums such as acting, comedy, songwriting and playing guitar, among others. He…
South Africa updatesSign up to myFT Daily Digest to be the first to know about South Africa news. President Cyril Ramaphosa told South Africa’s public graft inquiry that a legacy of corruption posed an “existential” threat to his party, as he defended his decision to act as Jacob Zuma’s deputy during years when the former leader’s allies looted the state.During two days of testimony at the high-profile hearing, Ramaphosa, who replaced Zuma in 2018, said the ruling African National Congress was at “a watershed moment” in a struggle to uproot corruption. Ramaphosa was the final substantive witness before the inquiry…
The star-studded wedding of media personality Debola Lagos and Kehinde Daniel held on Saturday, August 7 in Lagos. As expected, it was graced by high-ranking personalities, celebrities and individuals. The bride, Kehinde is the daughter of ex-Ogun State governor, Gbenga Daniel. From celebrities to guests, here are some asoebi inspired styles from the wedding #KDLagos 2021. 1. Omotola Jalade Ekehinde 2. Ini Edo 3. Ini Dima Okogie 4. Toke Makinwa 5. Waje 6. Latasha Lagos 7. Ellamo 8. Kaffy 9. Chigurl 10. Cynthia 11. Mimi Onalaja 12. Toolz 13. Enado 14. Adesua Etomi 15. Kanyinsola 16. Ayomide…
Ethiopian-born Dutch athlete Sifan Hassan with her two gold medals from the Tokyo OlympicsTriple Tokyo Games medallist Sifan Hassan says the ongoing conflicts in Ethiopia are “destroying the country” and has called for a power-sharing settlement to prevent more of its runners fleeing to compete for other nations.She won gold for the Netherlands in the 5,000m and 10,000m in Tokyo as well as a bronze in the 1500m after leaving Ethiopia as a refugee 14 years ago.The 28-year-old hails from the Oromia region, where there have long been demands for greater autonomy and where there is a growing insurgency involving…
Twelve soldiers remain in critical condition after the fires broke out in the mountainous region of the country, the military said according to Algeria’s private Ennahar channel. A severe heatwave of 48 degrees Celsius (over 118 Fahrenheit) was recorded in the areas of the fire, while almost 1000 civil defense workers continued battling the blaze, Ennahar said on Tuesday.Dozens of separate fires have raged through forest areas across northern Algeria since Monday night and Interior Minister Kamel Beldjoud accused arsonists of igniting the flames, without providing more details on the allegations.”Only criminal hands can be behind the simultaneous outbreak of…
Written by Lifetime Safaris A Safari in Tanzania is an adventure everyone should experience at least once. In order for it to be a possibility for future generations, it’s important for all guests to practice sustainable tourism. Staying home during the pandemic has meant that all over the world cities are recording cleaner air and water. And it’s up to us to keep it that way. Sustainable tourism isn’t just about leaving a positive impact on the surrounding environment. It’s also about supporting the local community and economy. There are many simple ways you can contribute to these efforts while…
Being a Muslimah is a fun and exciting journey regardless of how you choose to look at it and it is super exciting to explore great style options while including your faith at the core. Ganiyat Salami Labib is one person who does an amazing job of helping modest beauties like herself. For a lot of young people choosing the modest side of life is quite tough and can sometimes feel overwhelming but with the help of Muslimah-style bloggers, Ganiyat Salami Labib the waters are becoming easier to walk through. They come through with amazing style inspirations and outfits that…
Africa updatesSign up to myFT Daily Digest to be the first to know about Africa news. In his biting 2005 essay “How to Write About Africa”, the late author and activist Binyavanga Wainaina dished out faux advice about how to portray a huge and complex continent. Each instruction is ironic, a dig at the lazy tropes with which “Africa” is so often depicted.Africa, he wrote, “is hot and dusty with rolling grasslands and huge herds of animals and tall, thin people who are starving. Or it is hot and steamy with very short people who eat primates. Don’t get bogged…