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Sudan: A Country in Need of A National Ideology
Aug 15, 2019In 1969, Malaysia held its first parliamentary elections in which opposition parties including the Democratic Action Party (DAP) – a multi-racial party – recorded notable gains at the expense of the ruling Alliance Party, a political... -
The State of Urbanism and Architecture in Sudan
Aug 9, 2019During the Sudanese revolution against political, economic and social state of the country, there was a parallel artistic revolution, in music and arts. The revolution manifested in new understanding of symbolisms, experimental ways of expression, and... -
Art and Identity: A Conversation with Ahmed Umar
Aug 4, 2019Initiated by Emirati art and architecture columnist, Sultan Al Qassemi in 2018, NYC Cultural Majlis is a bimonthly event that invites artists to share the purpose and process of their works that often relate to the culture... -
TMC and FFC Sign Constitutional Declaration
Aug 4, 2019On Saturday, 3 August 2019, the ruling Transitional Military Council (TMC) and the Forces of Freedom and Change (FFC), the main opposition coalition, have reached an agreement on the constitutional declaration. The agreement comes shortly after... -
The Unemployed Youth Leading the Sudan Revolution
Aug 1, 2019Since December 2018, Sudan has witnessed a revolution that brought millions of people to the streets across the country, calling for ‘Freedom, Peace, Justice. Revolution is the choice of the people’. The protests, triggered by the... -
Protests in Sudan Erupt After Student Deaths
Jul 31, 2019On 29 July 2019, paramilitary forces have fired tear gas and ammunition at demonstrators during protests against fuel and bread shortages in El-Obeid, the capital city of the state of North Kordofan, killing of at least five... -
Omar Al Bashir’s Ghost and the Sexual Violence Against Sudanese Women
Jul 31, 2019On 31 January 1995, soldiers employed by the central government of Sudan attacked an Otoro village located in South Kordofan. The onslaught happened amid the conflict between the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) and the Sudanese... -
COLORSXSTUDIOS Hosts Sudanese Music Artists Sammany Hajo, Flippter and Gaidaa
Jul 29, 2019COLORSXSTUDIOS presents a new project exploring the role that music and visual art culture plays in relation to the campaign for global equality, human rights and democracy. Focusing on Sudan, the project showcases music from the... -
Sudanese and South Sudanese Beauty and Fashion Bloggers You Should Follow
Jul 26, 2019The world of beauty and fashion is fast-growing in Sudan and South Sudan. With their celebratory cultures with various occasions to dress up for throughout the year, the countries are witnessing a growing number of Sudanese... -
PTSD Concerns After Sudan Protests
Jul 25, 2019Since the Transitional Military Council (TMC) and the Forces of Freedom and Change (FFC) reached a power-sharing agreement on 5 June 2019, a much-needed grace period came into effect after eight months of ongoing protests – although protests...