RUSSIAN FORCES TO STAY IN MALI TO FIGHT TERRORISM: KREMLIN. (PHOTO).

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 Russian forces to stay in Mali to fight terrorism: Kremlin The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russian forces would stay in Mali to help the country's government battle terrorists following an offensive over the weekend by Tuareg-led separatists and terrorists. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the statement after being asked by a reporter how Russia responded to a purported statement from the terrorists saying they wanted Russia to leave Mali. "Russia's presence there is, in fact, due to the need identified by the current government. Russia will continue, including in Mali, to combat extremism, terrorism and other harmful phenomena and will continue to provide assistance to the current government," said Peskov, AFP reported. The Russian Defence Ministry had claimed on Tuesday that units of its African Corps prevented an attempted coup on April 25, 2026 in Mali. It said in a statement that the African Corps units "inflicted irreparable losses" on superior ...

CYNTHIA SHANGE, FIRST BLACK SOUTH AFRICAN AT MISS WORLD, PASSES AT 76.(PHOTO).#RIP


 Cynthia Shange, first Black South African at Miss World, passes at 76


Cynthia Shange has passed at the age of 76, leaving behind a legacy that shaped representation in South Africa and beyond.


Her d!ath was confirmed in an official statement by South Africa’s Ministry of Sport, Arts and Culture, which described her as a figure whose influence stretched across acting, modelling, and cultural identity. 


The message highlighted how her presence helped open doors at a time when many were still shut.


Shange’s name became widely known after she stepped onto the global stage at the Miss World 1972 pageant. 


That moment carried weight, she became the first Black woman to represent South Africa at the competition, a move that resonated far beyond the pageant itself.


According to the government, her appearance during that period stood as a powerful statement for Black South Africans and for women pushing into spaces where they had long been excluded.


Minister Gayton McKenzie reflected on her life, calling her a trailblazer who challenged limitations placed on both race and gender. 


He noted that she stepped into spaces where many were told they did not belong, and by doing so, changed the path for others who followed.


Beyond pageantry, Shange built a career in film, appearing in several South African productions. 


Her contributions to the entertainment industry were formally recognised in 2024 when she received a lifetime achievement honour at the KZN Simon Mabhunu Sabela Awards.


Her daughter, Nonhle Thema, shared a personal tribute, describing her mother as kind, graceful, and deeply compassionate. She spoke about the warmth Shange brought into people’s lives and the strength that defined her journey.

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