This essay explores the lived realities of single motherhood in Tanzania through how single mothers navigate economic pressure, workplace barriers, and social stigma while carrying the full weight of caregiving and financial responsibility. Despite societal judgment and systemic neglect, the piece argues that single mothers quietly sustain families and communities through resilience, sacrifice, and unwavering love.
This story follows Sudanese journalist Murtada Ahmed, who turned exile into a space for independent journalism. After years of arrests and threats, he founded “Droobb” in Kampala to document war and human rights violations. Working voluntarily from a small room, he continues to resist silence and prove that journalism is an act of dignity and defiance.
The Fan-Keenna Film Festival in Hargeisa celebrates Somali storytelling and revitalizes the city’s legacy as a cultural hub. Showcasing local and international films, supporting emerging talent, and highlighting human rights themes, the festival demonstrates the power of cinema as a tool for expression and social change, signaling a hopeful future for Somali cinema.
This essay explores the traditional Sudanese beauty practices of shulukh (facial scarification) and dagg al-shaloufa (lip tattooing) as markers of identity, beauty, and tribal belonging. Tracing their historical roots and symbolic meanings, it examines their social and gender dimensions and documents their gradual decline due to education, urbanization, globalization, and health concerns.
In Kenya, where millions rely on traditional medicine for primary care, the Shakahola Forest massacre, over 400 deaths under extremist religious teachings, has exposed the dangers of unregulated practices. Newly discovered graves in Kwa Binzaro have reignited trauma, highlighting gaps in accountability, community support, and oversight.