Sudanese women’s entrepreneurship is growing from traditional informal trade into diverse, innovative businesses despite economic and political challenges. From startups to small home-based ventures, women show resilience and creativity while facing limited funding and support. Empowerment programs and community initiatives help them overcome barriers. These women are becoming key drivers of Sudan’s economic and social development.
Henna adornment is an ancient art practiced for thousands of years across Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. Made from the natural dye of the henna plant, it is traditionally used for body decoration during weddings and special occasions, symbolizing beauty, love, and prosperity. This art form carries deep cultural and historical significance, with designs that convey meaning and connect generations.
Gebisa Ejeta, an Ethiopian plant geneticist, was awarded the U.S. National Medal of Science for his pioneering work in breeding drought-tolerant and Striga-resistant sorghum. His research has boosted agricultural productivity and empowered smallholder farmers in Africa. Ejeta is a Distinguished Professor at Purdue University and an influential leader in global agricultural organizations.
By Magam Kassar
Nyala, South Darfur, faces conflict and environmental collapse, with war causing deforestation, water pollution, and failed agriculture. Despite this, local youth are leading efforts to restore the environment and community life. The article calls for urgent support for reforestation, clean water, sustainable farming, and psychosocial aid.
This article reviews Tanzania’s industrial development from colonial times to today. Post-independence efforts boosted manufacturing, but trade restrictions slowed progress. Since the 1980s, liberalization revived industry, especially textiles. Despite challenges, Tanzania aims for semi-industrialization by 2030, highlighting the need for balanced growth across key economic sectors.