North Africa

Maha Barsoom Brings Egyptian Cuisine to the Michelin Guide
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Maha Barsoom Brings Egyptian Cuisine to the Michelin Guide

Disclaimer: You might not be able to read this article without running to your local Egyptian restaurant immediately after.

ICJ Dismisses Sudan’s Case Against the UAE
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ICJ Dismisses Sudan’s Case Against the UAE

Online, people express their outrage over the court’s decision to throw out the case and, thus, close another pathway that could have helped Sudan out of its current hell.

What It’s like to … Work as a Tour Guide in the Grand Egyptian Museum
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What It’s like to … Work as a Tour Guide in the Grand Egyptian Museum

Ahead of the official opening of the world’s biggest archeological museum complex dedicated to one civilization, Ibrahim Morgan tells OkayAfrica about the wonders awaiting the world in Giza’s Grand Egyptian Museum.

Sham El-Nessim: Egypt’s Ancient Spring Festival
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Sham El-Nessim: Egypt’s Ancient Spring Festival

The celebration, which dates back to 2700 BC, carries a stench of tradition and communal celebration.

How Football Has Carried Sudan Through Empire, Strikes, and War
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How Football Has Carried Sudan Through Empire, Strikes, and War

Playing in exile, Sudan's national team offers rare moments of unity for a country torn apart by conflict.

Hana Baba’s Folktales Tell a Different Story About Sudan
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Hana Baba’s Folktales Tell a Different Story About Sudan

In her new podcast, the Sudanese American radio journalist shares the stories she grew up hearing in Sudan with a global audience.

Sudan Can’t Wait
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Sudan Can’t Wait

Determined to finally end the war after two devastating years, Sudanese American activist Bayadir Mohamed-Osman has declared April 2025 to be Sudan Action Month. Here is how you can get involved.

Judiya, An Ancient Peace-Making Tradition, Gains New Relevance in Sudan
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Judiya, An Ancient Peace-Making Tradition, Gains New Relevance in Sudan

As formal institutions weaken in the face of conflict, rural communities turn to centuries-old conflict resolution methods to maintain order.

South Sudan’s Co-Ruling Party Signals End of Peace Deal with Arrest of First Vice President
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South Sudan’s Co-Ruling Party Signals End of Peace Deal with Arrest of First Vice President

The United Nations mission has called for restraint, as the country tilts closer to another civil war.

Sudanese army soldiers posing for a picture in the presidential palace in Khartoum. A man in acamouflage T-shirt is standing in front, waving the a Sudanese flag.
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Sudan Army Continues Advance in Khartoum, Retakes Airport from RSF Rebels

Despite this significant victory against RSF paramilitaries, the path to peace remains uncertain in a military conflict that's been devastating

Group of young Sudanese men sharing a communal meal from a large pot, serving food into plastic bags in an outdoor community setting.
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What It’s Like To … Be a First Responder in the Sudan War

The Emergency Response Rooms are getting international recognition for being a truly grassroots movement of humanitarian aid.

Gout Gout celebrates winning the Boys' U18 200m Final
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South Sudanese Sprinter Gout Gout Runs Fastest 200 Meters Time in the World This Year

Even skeptics are beginning to compare the 17-year-old sensation, Gout Gout, to Usain Bolt.

Sudan's de facto leader, armed forces chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, salutes during an event in Port Sudan on November 25, 2024.
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Sudan Bans Kenyan Imports Amidst Widespread Criticisms of Armed Militia’s Parallel Government Plans

The African Union, European Union, and UN Security Council have all condemned the RSF’s signing of a founding charter, as Kenya’s facilitation of the event comes under scrutiny.

Four men, two wearing the traditional Egyptian red fez hat, and a woman are gathered around a table in a room filled with theater equipment, plotting a scheme.
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The Most Anticipated Ramadan Series This Year

In this special edition of our monthly watch guide, we recommend the most exciting Ramadan shows coming out of Egypt this year.

Next to a brick wall, four women wearing toubs with colorful patterns stand or sit around a large round pot, smiling and chatting while one woman stirs the pot's contents with a wooden stick.
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This Community Kitchen in Sudan is Setting an Inspiring Example for Grassroots Humanitarian Aid

Preparing to feed 350 families during Islam’s holiest month of Ramadan, Sururab Community Kitchen has made a call for donations to sustain their life-saving and life-affirming humanitarian work.

People protest against US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's plan to shutdown USAID outside the US Capitol
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Can the U.S. Funding Freeze Open Opportunities For More Sustainable Humanitarian Aid?

Egyptian humanitarian aid worker Rana Ashraf believes that the current funding crisis should prompt a decolonial overhaul of a deeply flawed system.

A bellydancer wearing a turquoise belly-dancing outfit is performing with long hair flying in front of a traditional ensemble of four musicians, playing the violin, tabla, saxophon,e and guitar.
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What It’s Like To…Revive the Art of Egyptian Cabaret in New York City

Through Haus of Dahab’s immersive cabaret nights blending live performances with DJ sets, Egyptian Americans immerse themselves in a nostalgia for times they never got to experience.

El Glaoui smiling into the camera, wearing a black dress and standing in front of a rose-colored wall adorned with art pieces.
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The 1-54 Art Fair in Marrakech is Reshaping Africa's Creative Geography

With its strategic location, multi-lingual culture, and welcoming atmosphere, the red city is the perfect melting pot for contemporary African artists and those who appreciate their craft.