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The Anglo-Zanzibar War Is the Shortest War in History!
Surprisingly, the Anglo-Zanzibar War holds the title of being the shortest war in history, lasting only 38 minutes. In the late 19th century, tensions between Britain and the Sultanate of Zanzibar ...
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Zanzibar police urged to tackle gender-based violence
POLICE in Zanzibar has urged officers to beef up efforts in addressing gender-based violence (GBV). Thomas Chillery, Zanzibar ...
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Britain Says Russian Spy Ship Returned to U.K. Waters in Sign of Kremlin Threat
The British defense secretary told Parliament that the Yantar, which he described as a Russian spy ship, had come near Britain’s coast for the second time in a few months. By Stephen Castle and ...
I visited the backpackers' version of the Maldives — go now before it's too late
I can honestly say I had one of the best swims of my life here. From the temperature of the water to the panoramic tropical views, the saying ‘pictures don’t do it justice’ felt apt. Up next was ...
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Who is Lubaina Himid?
Lubaina Himid is a British artist. She was born in Zanzibar, Africa in 1954 and her family moved to the UK when she was four months old. Himid's installations are often made of large cut-outs of ...