Somalis: Facts behind the headlines


Often in the news in certain roles but what do we really know of the Somali people ? In this 2 hour presentation we cover pre european Somali regions of the 1800’s and..
Somali cultural trade links with China in the 15th century
Queens of the Land of Punt
Frankincense, the ancient currency of the Phaorahs
Somalis in WW2. The War against Japan
The Suez Canal, the Red Sea and the Space Shuttle
10 Famous Somalis you’ve never heard of
The real story behind Black Hawk Down
150 years of Somalis in England
‘One word for Black History Walks .. MahshaAllah ! I loved every single bit of it
Ghosts of Rwanda, 12 April

Saturday 12th April 2pm-5.00pmConference Room, Imperial War Museum, Lambeth Road SE1 Tube: Lambeth North.www.iwm.org.uk Free entry: First come,first served Please bring a donation Ghosts of Rwanda (PBS Frontline documentary)Whether you’ve seen or missed Hotel Rwanda this film is a must to get a comprehensive understanding of the Rwandan genocide and the links betweenSomalia, Rwanda, Sudan […]
Night of Truth, 21 February

Saturday 21 February 2pm-5.00pm BFI Southbank (near Royal Festival Hall) Belvedere Road SE1 Tube: Waterloo. Tickets ₤5, best to book early Phone 0207 928 3232 www.bfi.org.uk/southbank Previously sold out. Truce is called on a brutal civil conflict. The two sides agree to a feast. Can they put the past behind them? Fanta Régina Nacro’s […]