The April 2023 war has disrupted Khartoum’s dominance and redrawn Sudan’s social map. Once the unquestioned political and cultural center, the capital’s collapse has elevated peripheral cities as spaces of refuge, interaction, and resilience
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Sudan’s archival heritage—from ancient artifacts to manuscripts and community collections—faces unprecedented threats from conflict and instability. In response, Sudanese institutions, grassroots organizations, and artists have turned to digital archiving, international collaboration, and creative preservation strategies.
By Nora Mohamed
Forced by the April 2023 war to leave Khartoum, Nora Mohamed returns to her ancestral roots in Dar al-‘Awda, a village in northern Sudan. She encounters, for the first time, the warmth of village life: doors that are never closed, kinship that merges with neighborhood, and traditions that carry the fragrance of memory.
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We’re looking for content that’s rooted in community, fearless in imagination, and ready to spark change. From artivism to feminist futures, from everyday innovations to digital safety, we want powerful stories of creativity, care, and collective action that connect the past with the future and help us reimagine tomorrow.
Gender-based violence in East Africa is widespread and often goes unreported, fueled by harmful gender norms, patriarchal structures, and cultural taboos. Women, girls, and vulnerable groups face abuse, and addressing the problem requires coordinated, community-wide action.