The Revolution Will Not Be Hijacked

The Revolution Will Not Be Hijacked

By Reem Gaafar It’s been more than four months since the revolution took Sudan by storm. Four months of almost daily protests all over the country, at all times of the day and night. Four months of peaceful protesters of all ages and backgrounds, marching in the face...
Ghosted

Ghosted

2019 is my third year single; it’s been longer if you factor in the years I spent as the poster child for spousal neglect. Last month, I decided to dip my toe cautiously back into the dating pool and check out how things are. I last dated in my very early 20’s; by age...
Sudan’s “Kandaka”

Sudan’s “Kandaka”

It’s a breathtaking image. According to Arabic media, her name is Alaa Salah. This is the young Sudanese woman standing on top of a car, raising her right arm as she leads the crowd in a chant, all of them echoing her words back to her. “Thawra!” the crowd shouts —...
He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not

He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not

By Esther Chawai The moment you begin asking yourself this question as a lady, it means that there’s a lot that is lacking in that relationship. Often times, that question is triggered by the obvious fact that there’s some behavioral change or dissatisfaction in some...