This review examines Reem Gaafar's "A Mouth Full of Salt", highlighting its exploration of gender, race, identity, and social inequality in Sudan. It argues that the novel offers a critical, non-romanticized portrayal of Sudanese society, making it a significant contribution to contemporary Sudanese literature and an accessible introduction to the country's social complexities.
Recurrent droughts and land degradation have reduced pasture, caused livestock losses, and weakened pastoral livelihoods, leading to food insecurity and displacement in Qool-Caday village. The community has responded through adaptation strategies such as water harvesting, rotational grazing, and livelihood diversification, alongside rangeland restoration efforts. The article highlights the need to combine local knowledge with sustainable interventions to strengthen resilience.
This article explores South Sudan’s first all-female Artificial Intelligence (AI) App Development Bootcamp, organized by the National Communication Authority (NCA) through the Banat Initiative for Leadership and Digital Development (BiLLDD). Despite operating in a country with limited internet access, weak infrastructure, and significant gender barriers, 17 young women developed AI-powered solutions addressing critical local challenges in healthcare, agriculture, education, and employment.
In this second piece of *Art, Grief, Space and Everything in Between*, Rebecca Khamala reflects on the role of rest, self-compassion, and healing during her residency at 32° East. Through an exploration of fellow artist Birungi Kawooya’s installation *Rest in Time and Space*, the article considers how art, cultural materials, and creative spaces can help us process trauma, reconnect with ourselves, and reimagine rest as an essential act of care.
By Alaa Gamal
Since the outbreak of war in 2023, takayas (community kitchens) have emerged as vital grassroots responses to growing food insecurity and humanitarian collapse. Supported by volunteers, local communities, and diaspora networks, they provide essential food assistance in areas affected by conflict.