Books
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The Writers of Today and Tomorrow
Jun 18, 2020There are many things that Sudan is far behind on including science, technology, healthcare systems, education, and the list goes on. However, Sudanese literature is rich with successful Sudanese writers such as Al Tayeb Salih and... -
Book Review: ‘Elsewhere, Home’ by Leila Aboulela
Jan 30, 2019‘I will always see the grass, patches of dry yellow, the rugs of palm fiber laid out. They curl at the edges, and when I put my forehead on the ground I can smell the grass... -
In Her First Book, Roaa Nizar Writes ‘To All Who Exist’
Nov 9, 2018At the age of only 20, Roaa Nizar Jafar El-Mubarak has recently published her first book, Li Kol Min Fi Alwujud or To All Who Exist, a series of self-help or self-improvement Arabic letters, addressing sadness, happiness, death,... -
Books | Review: “Americanah”
May 23, 2013Dalia reflects on the Sudanese immigration through Adichie's book, and draws the similarities between the African nations when it comes to this issue....Read More -
Books | Review: “Lyrics Alley”
Jun 18, 2012Set in 1950's Sudan, Lyrics Alley is the story of the powerful, sprawling Abuzeid dynasty. With Mahmoud Beh at its helm, the family can do no wrong. But when Mahmoud's son Nur - the brilliant heir... -
Books | Review: “Darfur: A New History of a Long War”
May 31, 2012Nada Ali reviews Julie Flint and Alex de Waal's masterpiece on the Darfur crisis. A must read, according to Nada, for a comprehensive picture on the events that took place in Darfur at the beginning of...