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Ethiopian-Born Julie Mehretu’s Sotheby’s Record and the Rise of African Art

By Yabsira Getachew

The article highlights Ethiopian-born artist Julie Mehretu’s historic $10.7 million sale at Sotheby’s, marking a record for African artists. It explores her impact on contemporary art, her evolving abstract style, and her role in elevating African art on the global stage.

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War and Libraries: How Armed Conflict is Undermining Sudan’s Intellectual Heritage

By Julius Al-Jaily

Since April 2023, Sudan’s armed conflict has severely damaged its cultural and intellectual heritage, destroying libraries across the country and erasing decades of knowledge and memory. This article explores the impact on key Sudanese libraries, compares it with Iraq’s experience, and reviews international protections for cultural heritage. Despite the destruction, resilient efforts within Sudan and among refugees keep knowledge and cultural resistance alive.

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Memory Politics: Rwanda and Sudan

By Roaa Ismail

This article examines how Rwanda remembers the 1994 genocide through national memorials, cultural practices, and museums. It highlights the balance between official narratives, international influence, and grassroots efforts in shaping collective memory and national identity.

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GENDERED FRONTLINES: Feminist Readings of Militarization in Sudan, South Sudan, and Eritrea

By Editor

Militarization in Sudan, South Sudan & Eritrea traps women in a cruel paradox: hailed as revolutionary fighters, later erased from peace. In this research, we reveal how women shattered gender norms in war but faced stigma, violence, and exclusion afterward. Militarization fuels profit and oppression, turning women’s bodies into battlegrounds while silencing their voices in decision-making.