Mental health in East Africa remains highly stigmatized and under-addressed, especially among youths. Challenges include cultural taboos, limited resources, and a shortage of professionals. Community-based, culturally aware approaches, individual care, proper record-keeping, and supportive policies are essential. Improving mental health is both a human right and a key driver of socio-economic development and Sustainable Development Goals in the region.
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
By Hadi Bakhit
This article traces the evolution of visual memory and examines how visual representation has served individual and collective memory, shaped by social, political, and technological forces. The study highlights contemporary practices by Sudanese artists using blockchain, NFTs, and augmented reality to document and preserve cultural and political narratives.
Corruption in higher education undermines the integrity of institutions and limits societal development. Degrees often become tools for social and economic gain rather than merit, eroding trust and values.
This article explores "The Sudanese Kitchen" book author’s effort to document Sudanese cuisine, preserving traditional recipes and regional food cultures in a decade long journey. Through social media, fieldwork, and international support, the project creates a lasting culinary archive for current and future generations.