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LOCO: An Up-and-Coming Sudanese Accessories Brand to Go Crazy For
Feb 1, 2019Art meets madness in the up-and-coming Sudanese accessories brand, LOCO (@be_loco), boasting stylish hand-painted wooden bags and earrings made for those who think outside-the-box – and need a beautiful wooden box-shaped bag to put their thoughts... -
Sudan Uprising: On An Artistic Note
Jan 31, 2019When protests broke out in Sudan on 19 December 2018, spreading like wildfire in cities across the country, calling for the downfall of President Omar Al Bashir and his regime, an outburst of artwork reflecting what is being referred... -
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... -
A Run to Bring Awareness to Muay Thai in Sudan
Jan 28, 2019Caitalin Abubaker-May, a runner, personal trainer and Muay Thai coach from New Zealand based in Qatar, is planning a 21-km solo run in Sudan to bring awareness to the Thai boxing or combat sport, Muay Thai, in... -
Sudan Mourns More Deaths in Biggest Protest of Sudan Uprising
Jan 25, 2019On Thursday, 24 January, thousands of protesters from across Sudan took to the streets demanding the downfall of President Omar Al Bashir and his regime. Groups of doctors, engineers and teachers coordinated the biggest protest of the... -
A Chat with Music Producer Awab on AE Beats, Apparel 9, Sudan Uprising and More
Jan 24, 2019If you’re familiar with the music scene in Sudan, Awab Elias, who is also known as AE Beats, is a name you have heard of. The 22-year-old music producer and aspiring entrepreneur works closely with Sudanese... -
When Cousins Marry: Sudan’s Genetic Challenge
Jan 22, 2019My parent’s homeland faces numerous challenges on its long road to becoming a well-functioning democratic society. Attention is rightly paid to issues such as ethnic disunity, weak institutions, egregious poverty, as well as the crumbling economy... -
Atbara: The Cradle of the Sudan Uprising
Jan 21, 2019It all began on 19 December 2018 in the eastern city of Atbara, the first city to take to the streets in protest of a hike in bread prices. Soon, they began to call for the... -
Inspiring Acts of Kindness and Good Deeds of Sudan Uprising
Jan 20, 2019Since 19 December 2018, images and videos of protests in Sudan have been flooding social media. Some show violence, blood and death as National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) responded to protests with live ammunition, rubber bullets... -
Sudan Uprising: Protests in Burri Turn Deadly
Jan 18, 2019Over a week ago, Sudanese Professionals Association called for further anti-government protests on 17 January in greater Khartoum and other cities in the fourth week of the Sudan uprising. Anti-government protests continued across Sudan throughout the...