Public Dialogue on Un-Silencing African History
Join Soma in Commemorating Africa Day with a Public DialogueDate: Saturday, 28th May, 2016Time: 1000hrs – 1300hrsVenue: Soma Book CaféTOPIC: “UN-SILENCING AFRICAN HISTORY: A DISCUSSION ON JACQUES...
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