By Shifah BelaiSudan is a country that, unlike others in Africa, has seen many changes of power in the past five years. From the insufferable 30-year rule of Omar Al-Bashir to overthrowing Ibn Auf in just two days, the Sudanese people have no fear in letting their voices be heard. For the past two years, the Sovereignty…
By Alaa AliHave you ever shared a déjà vu moment with someone? What about with almost 50 million people? Your answer is no, right? Well, you must be a non-Sudanese. No, we do not have some weird, out-of-this-world telepathic connection, even though that would be cool, but we do all want three fundamental things: freedom, peace, and…
By nadamousaMuslim Girl had a chance to interview Bayadir Mohamed, the author and creative behind the book Secondhand Smoke. Allah (SWT) has blessed Bayadir with a talent for weaving together words and phrases that, when combined, leave the reader with chills and a sense of awe. Muslim Girl: Secondhand Smoke is your debut book, a compilation…
By manalmoazzamIt has been a month since the Sudanese calls for justice against the corruption of their military government was met with violence. In the days to follow, we received fleeting glimpses of the death and destruction rained down, not only on those demanding stability and justice, but also on those who simply dared to be…
By Noha AlgahimiI’m subscribed to both The New York Times and The Washington Post. I have the apps downloaded on my phone and every morning I dutifully scroll through my daily briefing, but most days, that’s about as far as I read. As I continue with my day, I am guilty of both not giving a second…
By aishasalehAs of late, a movement of speaking up has picked up traction on our social media feeds surrounding the situation in Sudan. Just in case anyone is still behind on what is happening, here is a summary of the situation that has culminated over the past several months — After 30 years of violent oppression…
By Nadia Abdel-Halim ElaminOn December 19, 2018, demonstrations broke out all over Sudan. Initially, people were protesting the rising price of bread, an essential food item to many Sudanese, and astronomical increases in living costs. Living under al-Bashir’s rule for nearly three decades, the Sudanese people have been caught between two difficult choices: rise up and fight the…
By Nadia Abdel-Halim ElaminIn our revolution, We spill our blood Without any guarantee of an actual solution We are tired and stunned; Is this the life our Lord has given us? We shed our tears in vain, it seems There is nothing left to discuss, When blood is flowing in streams While people overseas, Write about us in…
By Guest BloggerDear Sudan, The past few months, the world watched you roar with fire and fury.We know the road has been tough for you as you’ve been suffering at the hands of oppressive governments for quite some time. Pseudo leaders charged in and took your land, your homes, in the false name of hope. Your people…
By Yara AbdelrahimThis past April 6th, 2019 marked a historic day in Sudanese history. Thousands upon thousands of people took to the streets of Sudan to protest against the government and demand the world’s attention to the atrocities going on in the land of gold. Of all the people that joined the marches, two thirds of the…
By Mariam NouserSudan has been in a state of unrest since December 19th, 2018, as the Sudanese people are protesting the worsening conditions in their country. The Sudanese President, Omar al-Bashir, has been in power since a coup d’etat in 1989 and since then, the country has been in an economic downfall. Amidst a weakening currency (In…
By Sajida HydoubDisney finally decided to get its act together and introduce an African princess, but she will be… a white American? The announcement of the storyline for The Princess of North Sudan was met with heavy criticism online and in mass media. The story is said to be based on an American father who wanted to make his…
By Sajida HydoubAs a life-long summertime visitor, and now permanent resident for over 2 months, I am a self-acclaimed expert on everything Khartoum and Sudan. I can maneuver my way around the Arabi Market and tell you which tea lady is the best on Nile Street. I can make a killer gurassa and mlah tagaliya and I…
