500 Words Magazine’s Top 10 Stories of 2020

500 Words Magazine relaunched on 1 October 2018, publishing articles, covering a variety of topics such as culture and tradition, music, arts, beauty and fashion, travel, architecture, healthcare, politics, business and economy, and more.

500 Words Magazine has published over 250 articles since its soft launch in October 2018, thanks to the contribution of over 30 writers.

Here are our most read stories of 2020:

1. “11 Sudanese Scientists You Should Know About” | By Zeinab Mohammed

11 Sudanese Scientists You Should Know About

2. “The Unheard Stories of COVID-19 in Sudan” | By Saria El-Amin 

The Unheard Stories of COVID-19 in Sudan

3. “Nima Elbagir Receives ‘TV Journalist of the Year’ Award at RTS Television Awards 2020” | By 500WM

Nima Elbagir Receives ‘TV Journalist of the Year’ Award at RTS Television Awards 2020

4. “An Inside Look Into Dating in Sudan” | By Thuraya Salih

An Inside Look Into Dating in Sudan

5. “Making Their Mark: The Female Musical Acts You Need To Know” | By Ola Khalil 

Making Their Mark: The Female Musical Acts You Need To Know

6. “COVID-19 and the Sudanese Economy: A Wake-Up Call or Final Nail in the Coffin?” | By Jawhara Kanu

COVID-19 and the Sudanese Economy: A Wake-Up Call or Final Nail in the Coffin?

7. “Sudan Floods: How You Can Help” | By 500WM

Sudan Floods: How You Can Help

8. “The Stigma Surrounding Dating Apps in Sudanese Society” | By Ola Khalil

The Stigma Surrounding Dating Apps in Sudanese Society

9. “Sudan Launches Stand for Sudan Campaign” | By 500WM

Sudan Launches Stand for Sudan Campaign

10. “Fatima Al Samha Through The Eyes of Illustrator Badri Ibrahim” | By Samar Bengawi

Fatima Al Samha Through The Eyes of Illustrator Badri Ibrahim