As universities in Khartoum prepare to resume operations, students face profound academic disruption, displacement, and uncertainty. This article argues that the return should not be limited to reopening campuses, but must also address learning gaps. It highlights the importance of flexible academic policies, blended and digital learning, fair admission and assessment systems, and protection for students from unjustified financial burdens, viewing this return as a genuine opportunity to reform higher education in Sudan.
This reflective narrative traces a journey from Omdurman to Kordofan, prompted by forced displacement during Sudan’s 2023 conflict. The text explores the deep connection between people and place, showing how Kordofan’s landscapes, markets, weddings, and nomadic life embody resilience, cultural identity, and communal memory. Despite war, displacement, and destruction, the region’s heritage including storytelling, music, traditional crafts, and social rituals remains a source of strength and continuity.
This essay critically examines the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) through the lens of radical democratic populism, arguing that mega-project–driven development in Ethiopia has failed to improve the material conditions of the poor and working classes.
By Nora Mohamed
This article explores the richness and vitality of the Nubian language, tracing its deep historical roots in the Kushite civilization. It highlights the language’s unique tone as well as its reflection in proverbs, songs, and daily life. The piece also showcases modern efforts to preserve and promote Nubian identity, emphasizing the language’s role as a cultural and civilizational symbol and the importance of passing it on to future generations.
By Reda El Mor
This article examines how music algorithms have shifted from neutral organizers to powerful gatekeepers shaping global taste. While they pressure artists, especially in the Arab world and Africa, to adopt a homogenized “global sound,” many musicians resist by blending local heritage with platform-friendly formats.