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COMMUNITY, DIASPORA, EAST AFRICA, LATEST November 11, 2025

Editor’s Note: This feature is part of Msimulizi – Diaspora & Modern Ties “Diaspora Legacy” series, which highlights untold stories of African resilience, sacrifice, and contribution across generations. English/Kiswahili

Forgotten Heroes: The African Soldiers Who Fought for Freedom in World War II — and Were Left Behind By Msimulizi – Diaspora & Modern Ties…

In June 2026, Zanzibar President Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi met Dubai-based halal tourism scholar and advocate Ismail Bullock, who was in Zanzibar conducting training for tourism stakeholders. Mwinyi said: “Zanzibar will continue engaging with experts in the sector to improve its tourism offering and broaden opportunities for growth.” READ THE SPECIAL REPORT →
ZANZIBAR'S HALAL TOURISM

Halal Friendly Holidays • Modesty and Privacy • Swahili Coast • Dhow Tours • Investment

Read our Special Report on one of the key drivers of Zanzibar’s blue economy: women seaweed farmers, whose resilience and hard work sustain coastal communities despite the significant challenges they face. Discover their stories, understand the challenges they confront and explore the opportunities that could help shape the future of Zanzibar’s blue economy. Read the full report to find out more how you can get involed. READ THE SPECIAL REPORT →

ZANZIBAR'S BLUE ECONOMY

Women • Seaweed • Climate • Innovation • Investment