The latest CWGC non-commemoration annual review is now available to read.
You can also read about the finding of King’s African Rifles records here.
Melvin Page has reviewed Watu Hodari for the First World War Society Journal. Watu Hodari and other books on the war are available through the Books to Purchase link above.
GWAA has opened a call for contributions on labour during the two World Wars – which we’re referring to as Watu-muhimu. Please get in touch if you would like to contribute.
Don’t forget the GWAA conference on 29 November in London. There are still one or two spaces left for anyone wanting to share their research. More details will hopefully follow in July/August.
Some other bits that might be of interest:
Copyright is often misunderstood, especially when material is found online. Each country has its own copyright law which often affects those of us working on World War 1 in Africa as our material is sourced globally. This article might be of interest for those using South African photographs.
An insight into the Nubian contribution to the King’s African Rifles (pre-WW1): https://www.kenyasnubians.com/kar
For WW2 Africa connections, The Allies Museum World War II Liberation of Italy (https://www.linkedin.com/company/alliesmuseum/ – LinkedIn page) might be of interest – its focus is Italy