NBM OF AFRICA WORLDWIDE CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2026
Peace is more than the absence of conflict. It is built through justice, dignity, equality, respect and understanding. On this International Day of Peace, NBM of Africa Worldwide reaffirms its commitment to promoting humanity, peaceful coexistence, and a society where every person is treated with dignity and fairness.
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Fela Aníkulápó Kútì, born Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti on 15 October 1938 in Abeokuta, Nigeria, was a Nigerian musician, composer, bandleader and political activist. He pioneered Afrobeat, blending West African musical traditions with jazz, funk and other influences.
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Almamy Samore Lafiya Touré was a West African Muslim leader, military strategist and state builder, born around 1830 in present-day Guinea. He rose to power in the 19th century and built a powerful state across parts of present-day Guinea, Mali, Côte d’Ivoire and neighbouring regions.
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Muhammad ibn Ali al-Sanusi was an Algerian Islamic scholar and reformer, born in 1787. In 1837, he founded the Sanusiyya, a religious movement that later became influential across Libya and the Sahara.
NBM CAPE TOWN ZONE STANDS IN SOLIDARITY – STOP THE KILLING OF WOMEN
NBM Cape Town Zone strongly condemns the ongoing murders of women in Kempton Park and surrounding areas.
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Desmond Tutu was a South African Anglican archbishop, human rights advocate and leading voice against apartheid. Born in 1931, he became internationally known for his opposition to racial injustice and his commitment to peaceful change.