Film + TV
22 May 2025
In His New Short Film ‘Is It War?’ Timeea Mohamed Reflects on Existence in Exile
Taking an experimental approach, the ‘Khartoum’ co-director returns to the experience and repercussions of the ongoing war in Sudan.
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News
05 May 2025
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.
Songs You Need To Hear
28 April 2025
The Best North African Songs Right Now
This month’s music guide centers around Egypt and its diverse collaborations with artists from Spain, Palestine, France, Syria, the US, and Somalia.
News
17 April 2025
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.
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17 April 2025
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.
News
15 April 2025
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.
News
31 March 2025
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.
News
26 March 2025
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
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26 March 2025
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.
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04 February 2025
Emmanuel Jal Wants His People to Shower With Milk
From hip-hop to Afro-house, the former child soldier turned recording artist finds joyful ways to spread a message of peace and unity that is becoming ever more relevant.
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18 December 2024
The Best North African Songs of 2024
OkayAfrica’s North Africa correspondent shares the region’s most celebrated and underrated songs of the year — from Libya’s electronic Touareg music to Sudan’s rap revolution, and more.
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11 December 2024
“No one can do it better than you:” Ala Kheir on the Hopeful State of African Photography
Sudanese photographer Ala Kheir encourages all African photographers to apply to the World Press Photo contest, which he will chair in 2025.
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